OHIO SPECIAL

100-225 HP Steam

Boiler Book
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CONTENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PERFORMANCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ENGINEERING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ILLUSTRATIONS
Space Required to Open Rear Head on Ohio Special Boilers Equipped with Davits . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Model CB Ohio Special Boilers Lifting Lug Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Model CB Ohio Special Boiler Mounting Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Typical Gas Piping Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Standard Gas Train Connection Size and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
No. 2 Oil Connection Size, Location and Recommended Line Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
No. 2 Oil Piping, Remote Oil Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
No. 2 Oil Piping, Multiple Boiler Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Boiler Room Length (Typical Layouts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Boiler Room Width (Typical Layout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TABLES
Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Model CB Ohio Special Boilers Heating Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Steam Volume and Disengaging Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Valve Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recommended Steam Nozzle Size (for 4000 - 5000 fpm nozzle velocity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recommended Non-Return Valve Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Blowdown Tank Sizing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Gas pressure requirements, CB Ohio Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Gas pressure altitude conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maximum gas consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Gas Train Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The Cleaver-Brooks Ohio Special Firetube boiler is designed, manufactured, and packaged by
Cleaver-Brooks specifically for operation in the state of Ohio, under the rules and regulations for
unattended units. The unique design of the Ohio Special Boiler serves your steam needs and reduces
unnecessary labor costs. All units are factory fire tested and shipped as a package, ready for quick
connection to utilities. In addition to the features provided on all Cleaver-Brooks Firetube boilers, the
following features apply to the Ohio Specials.
Unique Dimple Tube Design:
• Ensures high gas turbulence and increased efficiency without turbulators, spinners, and other
high maintenance devices.
• Dimple tubes also reduce the film coefficient on the gas side to transfer more heat, thus
achieving greater output with less heating surface.
358 Square Feet of Heating Surface:
• The greatest amount offered in any packaged boiler for unattended steam boiler operation in Ohio
- means long life and years of service at the high efficiencies.
Low Furnace Location:
• Furnace located well below water level with generous clearance from bottom of boiler, allowing
proper circulation.
• Low furnace provides additional safety margin between furnace and water level.
• Reduces water carryover, producing drier steam.

PRODUCT OFFERING
Cleaver-Brooks Ohio Special Firetube boilers are available high pressure steam designs. Burners are
available to fire natural gas, light oil, or a combination of oil and gas.
Ohio Special Boilers include:
• Four-pass dryback design (100 hp).
• Two-pass dryback design (125 - 225 hp).
• 15 psig low pressure steam.
• 150, 200, and 250 psig high pressure steam
• Natural gas or light oil firing.
Available options: For option details, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative. In
summary, options include the following:
Boiler Options
• Drain valves.
• Additional screwed or flanged trappings.
• Surge load baffles.
• Seismic design.
• Blowdown valves.
• Non-return valves.
• Feedwater valves and regulators.
• Special doors, davited, hinged, left swing.
• Special base rails.
• Surface blowdown systems.
• Weather-proofing.

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Burner/Control Options
• Special modulation controls.
• Optional flame safeguard controller.
• Lead/lag system.
• Special insurance and code requirements (e.g., IRI, FM, CSD1).
• Remote contacts.
• Additional relay points and indicator lights.
• Main disconnect.
• Elapsed time meter.
• Voltmeter/micro-ampmeter.
• NEMA enclosures.
• Low fired hold controls.
• Remote emergency shut-off (115V).
• Circuit breaker.
• Day/night controls.
• Special power requirements.
Fuel Options
• Automatic fuel changeover.
• Oversized/undersized gas trains.
• Gas strainer.
• Special fuel shut-off valves.
• Special pilot.
• Alternate fuel firing.
• Special oil pumps.

DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS

For dimension and rating information for Ohio Special boilers, refer to the following tables and
illustrations:
• Table 1. Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Ratings.
• Table 2. Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Dimensions.
• Figure 1. Space required to open rear head on Model CB Ohio Special Boilers Equipped with
Davits.
• Figure 2. Lifting Lug Locations, Model CB Ohio Special Boilers.
• Figure 3. Model CB Ohio Special Boiler Mounting Piers.

PERFORMANCE DATA
For efficiency and emission data for Ohio Special Boilers, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks
authorized representative.

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Table 1: Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Ratings

BOILER HP 100S 125S 150S 175S 200S 225S
WEIGHT IN POUNDS
Normal Water Capacity 4625 7000 7000 8500 8500 8500
Approx Wt -15 psig 7800 9300 9300 12600 12600 12600
Approx Wt -150 psig 8500 9900 9900 13500 13500 13500
Approx Wt - 200 psig 9000 10500 10500 14200 14200 14200
Water Capacity Flooded 5420 8673 8673 10485 10485 10485
RATINGS SEA LEVEL TO 3000 FT
Steam - lbs/hr (212°F) 3450 4313 5175 6038 6900 7763
Btu Output (1000 Btu/hr) 3348 4184 5021 5858 6695 7532
APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION AT RATED CAPACITIES
Light Oil gph 29.9 37.4 44.8 52.3 59.8 67.2
(140,000 Btu/gal)
Nat Gas CFH 4184 5230 6277 7323 8369 9415
(1000 Btu/cu-ft)
Nat Gas -Therms/hr 41.8 52.3 62.8 73.2 83.7 94.1
POWER REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRIC (60 Hz)
Blower Motor, hp (all models) 3 5 7-1/2 10 15 20
Oil Pump Motor, hp (No. 2 Oil) 1/3 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Air Compressor Motor hp 2 3 3 3 3 3
(Oil Fired Only)
NOTES:
1. Standard Voltage is 230 or 460/3/60 Hz.
2. Burner control circuit Voltage is 115/1/60 Hz,1/2 kVA load.
3. Side mounted air compressor (3 hp motor) recommended for 200S and 225S.

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RR/RF/RD

EE B FF
I F
BB DD
LL K GG
T Y
L D
CC E

P
O H
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
J
CONNECTIONS S
Z (CONTROL CIRCUIT
120/1/60)

Q KK R
N .5" W
C W
M
A

Table 2: Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Dimensions

MODEL HP DIM 100S 125S 150S 175S 200S 225S
LENGTH
Overall A 171-1/2 159-1/2 160-1/2 197-1/2 197-1/2 199-1/2
Shell B 131 113 113 149 149 149
Base Frame C 130 100 100 136 136 136
Front Head Extension (Approx) D 22 27 28 29 29 31
Rear Head Extension E 18-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2 19-1/2
Flange to Nozzle (15 psig) F 65-1/2 58 58 90 92 92
Flange to Nozzle (150 psig) F 72.5 58 58 88 88 88
WIDTH
Overall I 73 85 85 85 85 85
ID Boiler J 48 60 60 60 60 60
Center to Water Column K 39 45 45 45 45 45
Center to Outside Hinge KK 29 35 35 35 35 35
Center to Lagging L 27 33 33 33 33 33
Center to Auxiliary LWCO LL 34 40 40 40 40 40
Base-Outside M 37-5/8 52-1/2 52-1/2 52-1/2 52-1/2 52-1/2
Base-Inside N 29-5/8 44-1/2 44-1/2 44-1/2 44-1/2 44-1/2
HEIGHT
Base to Vent Outlet O 70 87 87 87 87 87
Base to Steam Outlet P 66 82-3/8 82-3/8 82-3/8 82-3/8 82-3/8
Base Frame Q 12 12 12 12 12 12
Base to Bottom Boiler R 16 16 16 16 16 16
CONNECTIONS
Chemical Feed H 1 1 1 1 1 1
Feedwater, Right & Left S 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Auxiliary Connection Z 1 1 1 1 1 1
Steam Nozzle (15 psig)A Y 8 FLG 8 FLG 8 FLG 8 FLG 10 FLG 10 FLG

Steam Nozzle (150 psig)B Y 4 FLG 4 FLG 4 FLG 4 FLG 4 FLG 4 FLG
Drain-Front & Rear (15 psig only) W 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2
Blowdown-Front & Rear (150 psig) W 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
Surface Blow (150 psig only) T 1 1 1 1 1 1
Vent Stack Dia. (Flanged) BB 12 16 16 16 16 16
Flange to Center Vent CC 7 9 9 9 9 9

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Table 2: Model CB Ohio Special Steam Boiler Dimensions (Continued)

MODEL HP DIM 100S 125S 150S 175S 200S 225S
CLEARANCES
Rear Door Swing DD 55 32 32 32 32 32
Front Door Swing EE 55 67 67 67 67 67
Tube Removal, Rear FF 123 103 103 139 139 139
Tube Removal, Front GG 113 91 91 127 127 127
Min Room Length for Rear Tube RR 309 283 283 355 355 355
Removal
Min Room Length for Front Tube RF 299 236 236 308 308 308
Removal
Tube Removal thru Door RD 241 212 212 248 248 248
NOTE: Accompanying dimensions, while sufficiently accurate for layout purposes, must be confirmed for construction by certified dimension
prints.
A. Flanged 150 psig ANSI
B. Flanged 300 psig ANSI

DIMENSION (INCHES)
BOILER HP
A B C D E
CB 100S 27 48 38 60 26
CB 125S thru 225S 33 55 45 68 32

Figure 1. Space Required to Open Rear Head on Ohio Special Boilers Equipped with Davits

FRONT B C E DIA. HOLE

FLANGE
CL

BOILER ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

VIEW A HP
A A B C D
100S 67 20-1/2 73-3/4 10
125S- 79-1/2 26 60-3/4 10
150S
NEAR FAR 175S- 79-1/2 29-3/4 103-3/4 10
D SIDE SIDE 225S
D
NOTE: A, B and C Dimensions may vary by
1/2 inch.

VIEW B

Figure 2. Model CB Ohio Special Boilers Lifting Lug Location

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BOILER HP A B C D E F G X
CB 100S 6 8 130 26 42 4 29-5/8 8-1/4
CB 125S, 150S 6 9 100 39-1/2 57-1/2 4 44-1/2 10-1/4
CB 175S, 200S, 225S 6 9 136 39-1/2 57-1/2 4 44-1/2 10-1/4
NOTES:
1. All numbers in table are in inches.
2. 6-inch high mounting piers recommended for use beneath the boiler base frame. The use of these piers provides in-
creased inspection accessibility to the piping beneath the boiler and added height for washing down the area beneath the
boiler.

Figure 3. Model CB Ohio Special Boiler Mounting Piers

ENGINEERING DATA
The following engineering information is provided for the Ohio Special Boilers. Ohio Special boilers
are designated by an “S” following the horsepower number. Additional detail is available from your
local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.
Boiler Information
Table 3 shows heating surfaces for Model CB Ohio Special Boilers.
Table 4 shows steam volume and disengaging area for Model CB Ohio Special Boilers.
Table 5 lists quantity and outlet size for safety valves supplied on Model CB Ohio Special Boilers.
Table 6 gives recommended steam nozzle sizes based on 4000-5000 fpm steam velocity.s.
Table 7 shows recommended non-return valve sizes for Model CB Ohio Special Firetube Boilers.

Table 3: Model CB Ohio Special Boilers Heating

Surface
BOILER HEATING SURFACE (SQ-FT)
HP
FIRESIDE WATERSIDE
100S 350 388
125S-150S 358 386
175S, 200S, 225S 358 384

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Table 4: Steam Volume and Disengaging Area

BOILER HP STEAM VOLUME CU-FT STEAM RELIEVING AREA SQ-IN
HIGH PRESSURE A LOW PRESSURE B HIGH PRESSURE A LOW PRESSURE B
100S 14.3 23.7 4367 4975
125S, 150S 27.3 30.6 4990 5132
175S, 200S, 225S 37.2 41.6 6791 6984
NOTES: Based on normal water level.
A. Based on 150 psig design pressure.
B. Based on 15 psig design pressure.

Table 5: Safety Valve Openings

VALVE 15 PSIG STEAM 100 PSIG STEAM 125 PSIG STEAM 150 PSIG STEAM 200 PSIG STEAM 250 PSIG STEAM
SETTING
BOILER NO. OF OUTLET NO. OF OUTLET NO. OF OUTLET NO. OF OUTLET NO. OF OUTLET NO. OF OUTLET
HP VALVES- SIZE VALVES- SIZE VALVES SIZE VALVES- SIZE VALVES- SIZE VALVES SIZE
REQ'D (IN.) REQ'D (IN.) REQ'D (IN.) REQ'D (IN.) REQ'D (IN.) REQ'D (IN.)
100S 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 1-1/2 1 1-1/2 1 1-1/2 1 1-1/4
125S 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1-1/2 1 1-1/2
150S 1 3 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 2 1 1-1/2 1 1-1/2
175S 1 3 1 2-1/2 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 2 1 1-1/2
200S 1 3 1 2-1/2 1 2-1/2 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 2
225S 2 2-1/2 2 2 1 2-1/2 1 2-1/2 1 2 1 2
NOTE:
Valve manufacturers are Kunkle, Consolidated or Conbraco, depending on availability.

Table 6: Recommended Steam Nozzle Size

(for 4000 - 5000 fpm nozzle velocity)
BOILER HP
OPERATING 100S 125S 150S 175S 200S 225S
PRESSURE
PSIG
15 8 8 8 8 10 10
30 6 6 6 6 8 8
40 6 6 6 6 6 8
50 4 6 6 6 6 6
75 4 4 4 6 6 6
100 4 4 4 4 6 6
125 4 4 4 4 4 4
150 2.5 3 3 4 4 4
200 2.5 2.5 3 3 4 4
NOTES:
1. Steam nozzle sizes given in inches.
2. Recommended steam nozzle sizes based on 4000 to 5000
fpm steam velocity. Spool pieces (300 psig flanges) are avail-
able in the following sizes (in inches): 3x2-1/2x30, 4x3x30,
6x4x36, 8x6x48, and 10x8x48.

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Table 7: Recommended Non-Return Valve Size

BOILER BOILER CA- OPERATING PRESSURES (PSIG)
HP PACITY
(LB/HR) 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

100S 3450 2-1/2 2-1/2 NA NA NA NA NA

125S 4313 3 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 NA NA NA
150S 5175 3 3 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 NA
175S 6038 3 3 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 NA
200S 6900 3* 3 3 3 3 2-1/2 2-1/2
225S 7736 3 3 3 3 3 2-1/2 2-1/2
NOTE:
Valve sizes (300# flanges) given in inches).
Standard non-return valve selections limited to a maximum 2 to 1 turndown (50% of full boiler output); selection based on typical valve sizing rec-
ommendations. For final valve selection contact your authorized C-B representative.
*Indicates pressure drop of less than 7.5 psig. All other selections are less than 6 psig pressure drop.

Table 8: Blowdown Tank Sizing Information

BOILER HP WATER (GAL)

100S 80

125S-150S 87

175S-225S 118

NOTE: Quantity of water removed from boiler by lowering normal

water line 4"

Blowdown Water Requirements

Some local codes require blowdown tanks to be constructed in accordance with recommendations of
the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
The National Board’s recommendations base the size of the blowdown tank on the removal of at
least 4 inches of water from the boiler.

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Table 9: Gas pressure requirements, CB Ohio Special

BOILER HP GAS TRAIN SIZE UPSTREAM VALVE* DOWNSTREAM* GAS PRESSURE

100 HP 1.5 in BB BB 0.6 - 4.1 psi

100 HP 1.5 in PC PC 0.6 - 3.8 psi

125 HP 1.5 in BB BB 0.7 - 5.0 psi

125 HP 1.5 in PC PC 0.8 - 5.0 psi

150 HP 1.5 in BB BB 1.0 - 5.0 psi

150 HP 1.5 in PC PC 1.1 - 5.0 psi

175 HP 1.5 in BB BB 1.3 - 5.0 psi

175 HP 1.5 in PC PC 1.5 - 5.0 psi
175 HP 2.0 in BB BB 0.8 - 1.3 psi
175 HP 2.0 in PC PC 0.9 - 1.5 psi

200 HP 1.5 in BB BB 1.7 - 5.0 psi

200 HP 1.5 in PC PC 1.9 - 5.0 psi
200 HP 2.0 in BB BB 1.2 - 1.7 psi
200 HP 2.0 in PC PC 1.2 - 1.9 psi

225 HP 2.0 in BB BB 1.4 - 5.0 psi

225 HP 2.0 in PC PC 1.5 - 5.0 psi
225 HP 2.5 in PC PC 1.0 - 1.4 psi
* BB = Butter Ball; PC = Plug Cock
Standard Gas Train is highlighted

Burner Information
The Ohio Special Firetube Boiler encompasses an integral front head that includes the burner,
combustion air fan, and controls as part of the boiler package design.
The integral front head provides for burner/boiler design as a single unit maximizing the compatibility
between the boiler and burner.
Gas-Fired Burners
Table 9 shows regulated gas pressure requirements for gas trains for CB Ohio Special Firetube
Boilers.
Table 10 shows minimum required gas pressure altitude conversion.
Table 11 shows maximum gas consumption for natural gas and propane vapor.
Table 12 shows typical gas train components, and Figure 4 shows typical gas train piping layouts for
multiple boiler applications.
Figure 5 shows standard gas train sizes and locations for Model CB Ohio Special Firetube Boilers.
Oil-Fired Burners
Fuel oil consumption information is shown on the boiler rating sheets in the Dimensions and Rating
Section.
Figure 6 shows the oil connection sizes and locations for Ohio Special Boilers firing No. 2 oil.
Figures 7 and 8 show typical oil systems and layouts.

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Boiler Room Information

Figure 9 shows typical boiler room length requirements.
Figure 10 shows typical boiler room width requirements.
Stack Support Capabilities
100 hp Ohio Special Boilers can support up to 1,000 lbs without additional support.
125-225 hp Ohio Special Boilers can support up to 2,000 lbs without additional support.

Table 10: Gas pressure altitude conversion Table 11: Maximum gas consumption
ALTITUDE CORRECTION ALTITUDE CORRECTION TYPE OF GAS AND HEAT CONTENT
(FT) FACTOR (FT) FACTOR
BOILER HP NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS
1000 1.04 6000 1.25 1000 (Btu/cu-ft) 2550 (Btu/cu-ft)
100S 4185 1640
2000 1.07 7000 1.30
125S 5230 2050
3000 1.11 8000 1.35
150S 6280 2465
4000 1.16 9000 1.40
175S 7350 2870
5000 1.21 - -
200S 8370 3280
To obtain minimum required gas pressure at altitudes above 700
feet, multiply the pressure by the listed factors: 225S 9415 3690
Inches WC x 0.577 = oz/sq-in.
Oz/sq-in x 1.732 = Inches WC.
Inches WC x 0.0361= psig.
Oz/sq-in x 0.0625 = psig.
Psig x 27.71 = Inches WC.
Psig x 16.0 = Oz/sq-in.

Boiler Room Combustion Air

When determining boiler room air requirements, the size of the room, air flow, and velocity of air
must be reviewed as follows:
1. Size (area) and location of air supply openings in boiler room.
A.Two (2) permanent air supply openings in the outer walls of the boiler room are recommended.
Locate (1) at each end of the boiler room, preferably below a height of 7 feet. This allows air to
sweep the length of the boiler.
B.Air supply openings can be louvered for weather protection, but they should not be covered with
fine mesh wire, as this type of covering has poor air flow qualities and is subject to clogging by
dust or dirt.
C.A vent fan in the boiler room is not recommended, as it could create a slight vacuum under
certain conditions and cause variations in the quantity of combustion air. This can result in
unsatisfactory burner performance.
D.Under no condition should the total area of the air supply openings be less than (1) square foot.
E. Size the openings by using the formula:
Area (sq-ft) = cfm/fpm
2. Amount of air required (cfm).
A.Combustion air - rated bhp x 8 cfm/bhp.
B.Ventilation air - rated bhp x 2 cfm/bhp or a total of 10 cfm/bhp - up to 1000 feet elevation. Add
3 percent more per 1000 feet of added elevation.
3. Acceptable air velocity in Boiler Room (fpm).

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A.From floor to (7) foot height - 250 fpm.

B.Above (7) foot height - 500 fpm.
C.Duct from air supply to boiler - 1000 fpm.
Example: Determine the area of the boiler room air supply openings for (1) 200 hp boiler at 800 feet
altitude. The air openings are to be 5 feet above floor level.
• Air required: 200 x 10 = 2000 cfm (from 2B above).
• Air velocity: Up to 7 feet = 250 fpm (from 3 above).
• Area Required: Area = cfm = 2000/250 = 8 Sq-ft total.
• Area/Opening: 8/2 = 4 sq-ft/opening (2 required).

Co ns ult lo c al c o d e s , w hic h m ay s up e rs e d e the s e re q uire m e nts .

Stack/Breeching Size Criteria
The design of the stack and breeching must provide the required draft at each boiler flue gas outlet.
Proper draft is critical to burner performance.
Although constant pressure at the flue gas outlet of the Ohio Special is not required, it is necessary to
size the stack/breeching to limit flue gas pressure variation. The allowable pressure range is –0.25”
W.C. to +0.25” W.C.
Stack and breeching sizes should always be provided by a reputable stack supplier who will design
the stack and breeching system based on the above criteria. Your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative is capable of assisting in your evaluation of the stack/breeching design.

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4
2 3
1

PILOT GAS LINE

FLOW

6 7 8
9
5 10 11

M M
Gas To
Supply Burner

MAIN GAS LINE

Table 12: Gas Train Components

UL FM CSD-1
ITEM DESCRIPTION 100S 125S - 100S 125S - 100S 125S -
225S 225S 225S
1 Pilot Shut Off Cock X X X X X X
2 Pilot Pressure Regulator X X X X X X
3 Pilot Pressure Gauge X X X X X X
4 Gas Pilot Valve X X X X X X
5 Manual Shut Off Valve X X X X X X
6 Low Gas Pressure Switch X X X X X X
7 Main Gas Valve w/o POC X X X
8 Regulating Gas Valve w/ POC X X X X X X
9 High Gas Pressure Switch X X X X X X
10 Manual Shut Off Valve X X X X X X
11 Butterfly Valve X X X X X X

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STREET GAS MAIN

MODEL MODEL
CB-OS CB-OS
BOILERS BOILERS
PLUG
COCK

CONTRACTOR D
GAS TRAIN
CONNECTION ON BOILER
POINT

This figure illustrates the basic gas valve arrangement on Cleaver-Brooks boilers and shows the contrac-
tor's connection point. The valves and controls between the contractor connection point and the gas
main in the street are representative of a typical installation. Actual requirements may vary depending
on local codes or local gas company requirements which should be investigated prior to preparation of
specifications and prior to construction.

A. Utilities service valve.

B. Utilities service regulator.
C. Gas meter.
D. Piping from meter to boiler.

The size of the gas line from the meter to the connection point at the boiler can be very important if gas
pressures are marginal. The gas line sizing is dependent on:

1. Gas pressure at outlet of gas meter (C)

2. Rate of gas flow required, CFH
3. Length of pipe run (D)
4. Pressure required at contractor connection point.

The local gas utility will advise the pressure that is available at the outlet of their meter.

Figure 4. Typical Gas Piping Layout

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BOILER HP CONNEC- LOCATION

TION SIZE DIMENSION
(IN. NPT) “A” (IN.)
BOILER
100S 1 1/2 46 1/2 FRONT
125S-200 1 1/2 52
225S 2 55

PLAN VIEW

Figure 5. Standard Gas Train Connection Size and Location

RECOMMENDED OIL LINEA S IZES

S UPPLY (S TANDARD PIPE) (IN.-IPS )
AND
RETURN A S TORAGE
BHP
CONN (IN.) TANK TO RETURN
PUMP TO
S IZES (IN.) BOILER OR LINE TO
BOILER
(NPT) PUMP TANK
CONNECT

100S 3/4 11-1/2 1 1 1

125S -225S 3/4 12-1/2 1 1 1
NOTES: See No. 2 Oil Line Sizing Instruction for systems with other conditions.
A. For suction line condition with a maximum of 10 Feet of lift and a total of 100 feet of
suction line.

Figure 6. No. 2 Oil Connection Size, Location and Recommended Line Sizes

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VACUUM GAUGE STRAINER

CHECK VACUUM GATE VALVE
VALVE GAUGE CHECK VALVE
STRAINER F.O.S.
GATE VALVE GATE VALVE
OIL
OIL PUMP F.O.S. PUMP F.O.R.
UNION NO. 2
RELIEF VALVE OIL PUMP NO. 1
GATE VALVE
F.O.R.
UNION
GATE VALVE RELIEF
VALVE
(100 PSIG)

GATE VALVE
CHECK VALVE
GATE VALVE

CHECK VALVE

SINGLE BOILER

MULTIPLE BOILERS

BOILER
BASE FRAME
BOILER
FRONT BOILER
F.O.S. BASE FRAME
BOILER
F.O.R. FRONT
F.O.S.
CONTRACTOR
CONNECTIONS F.O.R.
AT THIS POINT CONTRACTOR
CONNECTIONS
AT THIS POINT

Figure 7. No. 2 Oil Piping, Remote Oil Pump

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S TRAINER
VACUUM GAUGE GATE VALVE
CHECK
VALVE F.O.S .

GATE
S TANDBY VALVE F.O.R.
OIL PUMP

ADJUS TABLE
PRES S URE
RELIEF VALVE
UNION (75 PS IG)
PRES S URE
RELIEF GAUGE
VALVE
GATE VALVE (100 PS IG)

GATE
VALVE

CHECK
VALVE

Re lie f valve o n the bo ile r

mus t be s e t at 100 ps ig s o
that adjus table pre s s ure
re lie f valve in the lo o p s ys -
te m is in c o ntro l.

BOILER
BOILER BAS E FRAME
FRONT
F.O.S .
CONTACTOR
CONNECTIONS F.O.R.
AT THIS POINT

Figure 8. No. 2 Oil Piping, Multiple Boiler Installation

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FRONT
FEEDWATER
TANK

BOILER
FEEDWATER
PUMP

DRAIN

TRENCH

1. Shortest boiler room length (DWG A) is obtained by allowing for possible future tube replacement through a window or doorway. Allow-
ance is only made for minimum door swing at each end of the boiler. This arrangement provides sufficient aisle space at the front of the
boiler but a “tight” space condition at the rear. If space permits, approximately 1.5 additional feet should be allowed at the rear for addi-
tional aisle and working space.
2. Next shortest boiler room length (DWG B) is obtained by allowing for possible future tube replacement from the front of the boiler. Allow-
ance is only made for minimum door swing at the rear. If space permits, approximately 1.5 additional feet should be allowed at the rear for
additional aisle and working space.
3. A slightly longer boiler room for Model CB (DWG C) is obtained by allowing for possible future tube replacement from the rear of the
boiler. Allowance for door swing at the front provides sufficient aisle and working space at the front.

Figure 9. Boiler Room Length (Typical Layouts)

A B
BOILER HP 100S 125S-225S FEEDWATER
TANK
Dimension A 78” 82"
Dimension B 105” 115"
NOTES:
1. Recommended minimum distance between boiler and wall. BOILER
Dimension “A” allows for a “clear” 42" aisle between the water FEEDWATER
PUMP
column on the boiler and the wall. If space permits, this aisle
should be widened.
2. Recommended minimum distance between boilers. Dimen-
sion “B” between boilers allows for a “clear” aisle of 42”. If DRAIN
space permits, this aisle should be widened.
TRENCH

Figure 10. Boiler Room Width (Typical Layout)

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