The Wacker Neuson Duct Adapter is a genuine OEM component designed for the HI260 indirect-fired air heater series, including both the standard HI260 and the HI260 Oil with Tank configurations. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation every time. Whether you're restoring a unit after heavy seasonal use or replacing a damaged fitting in the field, this adapter delivers the proper airflow connection your HI260 depends on. Confirm your model number before ordering — this part is verified to fit the HI260 family.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Dimensions: — Manufactured to the original duct geometry spec, so the adapter seats and seals correctly without gaps or air leakage at the connection point.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement: — Designed to replace the original adapter on HI260 heaters with no trimming, shimming, or field modification to mounting points.
- Confirmed HI260 Fitment: — Verified for the HI260 Indirect Air Heater and the HI260 Oil with Tank variant, covering both common HI260 configurations.
- Maintains Proper Airflow Routing: — A correctly fitted duct adapter keeps heated air directed efficiently through the discharge path; a cracked or ill-fitting adapter forces heat loss and reduces the heater's effective output.
- Fuel-System Safety Relevance: — On indirect-fired heaters, proper duct integrity keeps combustion exhaust isolated from the discharge air stream — a critical separation for safe indoor or enclosed-space heating use.
The duct adapter on an indirect-fired air heater connects the heater's heat exchanger outlet to the discharge ducting, channeling warm, clean air toward the work area while keeping combustion gases fully separated on the exhaust side. On units like the HI260, this component must form a secure, airtight connection — any crack, warping, or poor fit allows heated air to escape before it reaches the duct run, cutting heating efficiency and potentially allowing exhaust gases to contaminate the output airstream. Replacing a worn or damaged duct adapter restores proper thermal output and maintains the safe separation between combustion and conditioned air that indirect heaters are specifically designed to provide.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000183657 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0183657 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Duct Adapter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI260 HEATER,OIL WITH TANK | HI260 | 5200018503, 5200018504 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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