HIGH-EFFICIENCY, LOW-EMISSIONS

4WI - CBLE
WET-BACK/DRY-BACK FIRETUBES
Steam & Hot Water 100-800 HP
 THE MODEL 4WI
Delivering high-efficiency, low-emissions control worldwide.
Our Model 4WI wet-back firetube boiler not only offers high efficiency but low emissions with options for low NOx.
The Model 4WI not only has a history of being reliable, but offers a smaller footprint, maximum safety, easy mainte-
nance and long life. Engineered by Cleaver-Brooks to provide a low lifecycle cost, the 4WI is a great value for the
investment.

100 – 800 HP
4-pass, wet-back configuration

High efficiencies guaranteed at $10,000 per point!

Low emissions to less than 7 ppm NOx, on natural

gas and less than 70 ppm NOx on #2 oil*

Low NOx options (LE from 60 to 30) precisely

matching your requirements

Ease of maintenance

Whisper-quiet operation

*Based on 0.02% fuel-bound nitrogen.

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Offering easy maintenance, saftey and flexibility.

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Our Model CBLE firetube boiler has the same design elements of the 4WI only in a dry-back configuration. With the
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same great offerings, the Model CBLE also comes with an integral burner. It’s a boiler package designed for long
life, high fuel-to-steam/water efficiency, maximum safety, lowest emissions, quiet operation, ease of maintenance
and the flexibility to add desired options to further enhance the package.

125 – 800 HP
Dry-back configuration

High efficiencies guaranteed at $10,000 per point!

Low emissions to less than 7 ppm NOx, on natural

gas and less than 70 ppm NOx on #2 oil*

Low NOx options (LE from 60 to 30) precisely

matching your requirements

Ease of maintenance

Whisper-quiet operation

*Based on 0.02% fuel-bound nitrogen.

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 WET-BACK
OR DRY-BACK Burner Design and the Furnace Geometry

CONFIGURATION Cleaver-Brooks team of highly qualified combustion and

heat transfer engineers, using computational fluid dynamic
The Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE line of firetube modeling (CFD), collaborated in a design concept resulting
boilers are offered in either a 4-pass wet-back (4WI) or in an optimized and efficient boiler package that is fully UL-
dry-back design (CBLE), both of which come with an approved and certified.
integral burner. It’s a boiler package designed for long It all started with a basic set of design criteria:
life, highest fuel-to-steam/water efficiency, maximum
safety, lowest emissions, quiet operation, ease of • Safety First - Air-cooled integral front head and
maintenance and the flexibility to add desired options revolutionary LevelMaster™ water level control!
to further enhance the package. • Space and Energy Savings - Highly engineered
boiler/burner package optimizes heat transfer
surface.

• Ease of Operation - Unique AccuLink™ fuel/air

control system; easy to set up, maintain!

• Ease of Maintenance - Everything is up-front,

adjustable and accessible!

• Efficient Fuel Burning - High turndown on gas or

#2 oil keeps the boiler efficiently online!

Most competitive burners may cycle on/off over 10 times per

Model 4WI – Wet-Back Design hour when operating below 25%. Excessive cycling means
needless component wear and frequent pre/post purging;
driving up maintenance and fuel costs. The Cleaver-Brooks
High Turndown Burner (250-800 HP) is an integral part of
our high-efficiency, low-maintenance and low-life -cycle-cost
story.

Burner and Furnace Compatibility

Excellent combustion and heat transfer begin with
Computational Fluid Dynamics or CFD modeling, matching
the heat delivery and transfer components into a synergistic
package for optimum heat transfer, high efficiency and long
Model CBLE – Dry-Back Design
life. Precise compatibility of the burner and furnace is critical.

Lowering Emissions
Minimizing emissions is entirely dependent upon proper
burner design and compatible furnace geometry. The 4WI
and CBLE line of firetube boilers offers NOx reduction
options of less than 70 ppm when burning #2 oil and 60,
30, 9 to less than 7 ppm when burning natural gas in
conjunction with flue gas re-circulation (FGR)!

By using combustion air to draw 4th-pass flue gas (FGR)

into the combustion mix, the flame temperature is reduced
to a level that limits the propagation of nitrous oxides without
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Reliability & Long Life Highest Efficiency

Design engineering Attaining high fuel-to-steam/water efficiency in a boiler Heat
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and manufacturing today requires a highly engineered package from a single

excellence the source that is providing integrated burner, controls and
the heat exchanging vessel. Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and
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the extended life of CBLE line of firetube boilers is the premier package in
a Cleaver-Brooks the industry, guaranteeing the highest efficiencies and
backing it up with a $10,000-per-point guarantee.
firetube boiler. With
over 100,000 units Maximum Safety
in the field, the
The integral air-cooled front head, promoting comfort
average life exceeds
and safety, high-pressure steam boiler includes the
25 years with many revolutionary C-B LevelMaster™ low-water cutoff and
C- B LevelMaster™
cases exceeding 50! level control. Combining solid state and microprocessor
Therefore, reliability should not be considered -based technologies, this level control with a brain is
an intangible. Not when you consider a single simply the safest low-water cutoff.
downtime occurrence can result in a production
Lowest Emissions
loss that far exceeds the cost of the boiler. And
no other boiler holds such a high resale value or The Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE boiler’s
is the most preferred rental boiler choice. Why? integral burner design includes the latest advances
in combustion technology.
Because it’s the most ruggedly designed, efficient
and reliable boiler on the market today. “Hospital”-Quiet Operation
The secret to the Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE
“hospital”-quiet operation is the integral burner. Simply
the quietest in the industry!

Flexible Options
Further enhancing the 4WI and CBLE models is an array of options to value-enrich the already outstanding
offering. Things to consider include the following:
• Low NOx Options - Meet your particular jurisdictional needs burning natural gas. The “LE” for 60 – 30
ppm or the “NT” for ultra-low NOx emissions from 9 - <7 ppm and less than 70 ppm on #2 oil.

• Parallel Positioning Actuators - In lieu of the standard Acculink™ driver arm system to further
enhance the outstanding fuel and air control.

• Variable Speed Drive - From controlling the primary combustion air fan to substantially reducing
electrical costs especially if your boiler modulates frequently between low and high fire.

• Modulating Feedwater Valve - Option to better control the boiler’s water level; working in conjunction
with the standard Level Master control on high-pressure steam units.
$10,000 Per Point
• O2 trim system - Reduces fuel consumption based on varying
Guarantee!
environmental conditions such as varying barometric
pressure, ambient temperature, etc.

• Hawk 1000/4000 Boiler Management Control

- A totally integrated PLC-based control system Hawk ICS™ touch screen
embodying precise boiler/burner management, safety,
interconnectivity and high-powered communications
in a single package!

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 Low Life Cycle Cost
The best way to evaluate the actual cost for a long-term asset is through the life cycle costing discipline. When evaluating
the best and lowest overall cost boiler to choose, one should seriously consider the following criteria in addition to initial cost:

What boiler gives me the longest life, reducing my in the industry! Conservatively, this saves you thousands of
replacement/renewal costs over the required life span dollars per year when compared to the nearest competitor!
of the asset?
What boiler gives me the highest residual value,
The average Cleaver-Brooks firetube boiler has a life
reducing my life cycle cost should I choose to liquidate
expectancy of 25 years with hundreds of units still efficiently
the asset?
performing after 50 years!
Cleaver-Brooks boilers have traditionally been the boiler of
What boiler offers the greatest opportunity to upgrade, choice for used equipment suppliers and rental companies
keeping the asset up-to-date, further increasing its life because of their rugged quality, high efficiency and ease of
span? operation and maintenance.

The Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE boilers offer many options What boiler supplier gives me the greatest assurance
that can be retrofitted later, keeping it current and state-of-art of service and parts backup, increasing my uptime and
for years to come! Or you may wish to add them now! saving production- or space-occupying losses?
Cleaver-Brooks has the largest network of Representatives
What boiler consumes the least amount of floor space,
throughout the world providing service and parts 24/7. It is
saving on initial cost during new construction?
your peace of mind and assurance of protection that keep our
The Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE boilers consume thousands of satisfied customers coming back year after year
less space on average when compared to their closest for upgrades and new equipment.
competition. This, because of their optimized shell diameters,
larger furnace volumes and integral burner. With rising costs
for new construction, this is a significant offset to initial boiler
cost!

What boiler will deliver the best fuel-to-steam/water

efficiency?
The optimized and fully featured Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and
CBLE boilers will on average save up to 5% in fuel cost
annually when compared to their nearest competition.
Remember too, that the average boiler consumes at least four
(4) times its original cost in fuel during its first year of operation,
and Cleaver-Brooks guarantees its efficiencies at $10,000 per
point!

What boiler will provide the lowest emission levels,

reducing possible penalty costs and/or providing the
greatest amount of emission credit opportunity?
The C-B 4WI and CBLE line of boilers offer the “LE” from 60 –
30 ppm and the “NT” for ultra low emissions from 9 - <7 ppm
and less than 70 ppm with #2 oil!

What boiler gives me the lowest operating or sustaining

cost over its life span?
The Cleaver-Brooks 4WI and CBLE model boilers with
optimized design offer the highest fuel-to-steam/water
efficiency when compared to their nearest competition.
Additionally, their operating and service-friendly features
provide ease of operation and maintenance; unsurpassed

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Your Next Boiler

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Remember the Cleaver-Brooks 4WI & CBLE Advantages:

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• Highest efficiencies guaranteed at $10,000 per point • Maximum safety

• Lowest emissions to less than 7 ppm NOx on natural • Ease of maintenance
gas and less than 70 ppm NOx on #2 oil
• Whisper-quiet operation
• Low NOx options (LE from 60 – 30, NT from 9 to less
• Flexible options
than 7 ppm) precisely matching your requirements
• Lowest life cycle cost
• 4-pass Wet-Back or Dry-Back option
• Single source, single responsibility and backed up by an
• Space savings
extraordinary sales and service distribution network that
• Long life provides 24/7 service and parts all around the world

University of Florida Installation of Three CBLE Firetube Boilers

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 Total Integration goes far
beyond boilers.
For more than 80 years, Cleaver-Brooks has built a reputation for innovation in the
boiler solutions industry. We remain committed to introducing technology and products
that enable a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly generation of steam
and hot water.

When you come to us for a boiler, you can know that each element is created to the
highest standards, and all will work together seamlessly to give you a highly efficient
and reliable solution for protecting your boiler system. To learn more, please call or visit
us online.

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