The Wacker Neuson Air Guide is a genuine OEM component designed for the E1100, E2200, E3000 ES, and E1250 series hydronic surface heaters and ground heaters. As a direct factory replacement, this part meets the exact specifications of the original, ensuring proper airflow management within the heater unit. It is confirmed compatible across multiple configurations including ground heater, hydronic surface heater, and generator-equipped variants within these families.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Airflow Geometry — Manufactured to the original channel dimensions, ensuring air is directed precisely as designed across the heat exchanger — no gaps, no bypass leakage.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches original mounting points and profile for the E1100, E2200, E3000 ES, and E1250 heater platforms, making installation straightforward for experienced technicians.
- Broad Series Compatibility — Fits ground heater, hydronic surface heater, and generator-equipped variants across the E1100, E2200, E3000 ES, and E1250 model families.
- Sustained Heating Efficiency — A correctly seated air guide keeps heat transfer consistent; a cracked or missing guide causes uneven airflow, reduced output temperatures, and overworked burner cycles.
- Verified Wacker Neuson Part Number — Sourced directly under part number 5000176331, so you can cross-reference against your service documentation with confidence before ordering.
The air guide is an internal airflow management component within the heater assembly. Its role is to channel combustion or recirculated air in a controlled path across the heat exchanger, maximizing thermal transfer efficiency and keeping hot air directed where it needs to go. When the air guide cracks, warps, or goes missing, airflow becomes erratic — the heater works harder to maintain output temperatures, fuel consumption rises, and uneven heating across the hose circuit can result in slower ground thaw or inconsistent surface conditioning performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000176331 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0176331 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Air Guide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E2200 GROUND HEATER, W/ LIFT BAIL | E2200 | 5000620215, 5000620176, 5000620216, 5000620226, 5100017448, 5100017449 |
| E1250S | E1250S | 5200012355 |
| E1100 GROUND HEATER | E1100 | 5000620172, 5000620244, 5200001676 |
| E3000 ES Hydronic Surface Heater | E3000ES | 5000620968, 5000620967 |
| E12540B | E1250B | 5200012353 |
| E 1250P Hydronic Heater, Premium, Diesel | E1250P | 5200012357 |
| E3000 ES Ground Heater, 3kW Gen | E3000 | 5100017801 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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