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New Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-CE Condensing Boiler

Innovation Award Finalist at 2018 AHR Expo

The ClearFire®-CE (CFC-E) condensing boiler from Cleaver-Brooks has been named a Finalist in the 2018 AHR Innovation Awards in the Heating category. The product was recognized in part based on its ability to achieve up to 99 percent efficiency and system design flexibility.

The CFC-E achieves industry-high efficiency due to its enhanced AluFer® firetube heat exchanger and dual temperature returns. When utilized, dual temperature returns increase condensing in a hot water boiler, raising efficiency by six percent or more compared to a traditional single-return design. The dual return feature also offers system engineering flexibility for efficient integration into any building design.

The product design of the CFC-E makes it easy for engineers to incorporate it into a retrofit design or a new construction project because there are no flow limitations to consider. Optimum efficiency can be achieved without the need to satisfy multiple boiler design constraints.

Another design aspect that makes the CFC-E simple to engineer is its large-water-volume pressure vessel with low pressure drop. This type of design eliminates flow restrictions and reduces system pumping energy.

“The low-flow-tolerant design makes the CFC-E ideal for primary-variable-flow pumping systems and protects the boiler from overheating or potential erosion issues due to higher flow rates,” said Catie VanWormer, product sales manager for ClearFire Products. “Due to the CFC-E’s high delta-T compatibility, it can handle the lowest possible return water temperature, increasing its condensing potential and operating efficiency.”

A low emissions premix burner is built into the CFC-E. The self-regulating, gas valve/venturi system, combined with ECM variable-speed blower technology delivers true linear modulation control with optimum turndown for hydronic systems. The burner automatically adjusts for combustion air density changes, resulting in a consistent fuel-air ratio performance without additional actuators and controls.

The CFC-E features the Cleaver-Brooks Falcon control that has a built-in ability to control lead-lag, outdoor air reset, automatic isolation valves, primary pumps and BMS integration.

Constructed of duplex stainless steel, the CFC-E performs well in hydronic systems with a variety of design temperatures. It features excellent corrosion resistance and can withstand thermal stock.

The CFC-E fits through a standard doorway, and the side casings can be removed easily for passage through tight-access areas. Multiple units can be mounted side-by-side, allowing for a small installed footprint. All of the boiler’s components are fully integrated, pre-programmed and factory-tested for plug-and-play operation.

Cleaver-Brooks has a dedicated alliance of factory-trained representatives who can be contacted for consultation, sales, maintenance and aftermarket support. To locate a representative, visit cleaverbrooks.com or call (800) 250-5883.

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  • Thomasville, GA, USA
  • Debbie Dryden