MODEL M5M

Watertube Boilers
2000-6000 MBTU
Boiler Book
07/2018
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CONTENTS

PRODUCT OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Insurance/Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
APPLICATION DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Feedwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Blowdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Boiler Stacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Figures
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
M5M Dimension Diagram - Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
M5M Dimension Diagram - Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tables
M5M Steam Dimensions Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
M5M Steam Dimensions Millimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
M5M Ratings Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
M5M Hot Water Dimensions Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
M5M Hot Water Dimensions Millimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
M5M Ratings Hot Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Gas line capacity - Schedule 40 metallic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gas line capacity - Schedule 40 metallic pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Model M5M Hot Water – Pressure Drop and Maximum Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model M5M Hot Water – Maximum Circulating Rate/Temperature Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Boiler Operating Temperature and Minimum Overpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model M5M Steam Boiler Water Make-up Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Model M5M Boiler Water Quality Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Model M5M required Natural Gas pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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PRODUCT OFFERING
The Model M5M Boiler is a compact carbon steel, extended fin, watertube boiler. Heat transfer
design is configured in a 2-pass gas travel across the watertube surfaces. The pressure vessel is
constructed to conform to the A.S.M.E. Code, either Section IV for low pressure steam @ 15 PSIG
MAWP [maximum allowable working pressure] hydronic heating @ 140 PSIG or Section I for MAWP
greater than 15 PSIG steam or hot water greater than 250 degrees F.
The vessel [boiler] consists of two rows on each side of the vessel, of formed seamless tubes with
extended fin surfaces and downcomers connected to the steam drum and lower drum. To reduce
standby losses, the vessel is insulated with a fiberglass blanket and removable steel jacket.
Complete with an integral burner for Natural Gas, the complete burner/boiler package is UL and cUL
Approved, listed, and labeled.

Standard Equipment
The standard boiler/burner package is described below. Optional controls, trim, and devices may be
added to meet project requirements, and some of those options are noted, following this standards
list.

1. Boiler
A. Designed, constructed, and hydrostatically tested in accordance with the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code. The complete vessel is mounted on a structural steel frame.
B. Upper drum includes a hand hole in the rear head for drum water side inspection.
C. Connections on steam units are included for the following:
•Feedwater Makeup w/internal dispersion tube.
•Surface Blowoff.
•Steam Supply.
•Safety Relief Valve.
D. Connections on hot water units are included for supply water and internal circulating pump.
E. Lower Drum includes hand holes at each end for waterside inspection. A drain/blowoff tapping is provided
at the front, bottom centerline.
F. Refractory is limited to the furnace floor, lower drum, and burner throat tile. High temperature insulation
is installed on the front water wall and furnace access door.
G. Two lifting eyes are provided on the top centerline of the upper drum for ease of installation.
H.Furnace inspection/access door is provided in the rear via a removable access plug.
I. The exhaust gas vent is located at the top front centerline of the boiler. A stack thermometer is shipped
loose for field installation by the installing contractor into the stack.
J. The complete vessel is fully insulated [2" fiberglass blanket] under a preformed, sectional steel jacket.
K. Factory painted using hard-finish enamel.

2. Forced Draft Burner

A. The burner is of the forced draft design and provided with a UL/cUL fuel burning system in full accordance
with the requirements of state, provincial and local codes, and other applicable regulatory bodies.

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B. Burner shall be equipped to burn Natural Gas and shall be the high radiant surface combustion pre mix
design.
C. To ensure proper air for pre purge and combustion is provided by the fan, a combustion air proving switch
is provided
D. Responding to system demand from the drum mounted sensor the burner operates in the full modulation
firing mode. Ultra-violet [UV] flame scanner is provided for flame presence during firing.
E. An Ignition transformer is provided.
F. Pilot is spark ignited gas.
G. Gas Train consists of the following:
•Primary gas shutoff valve with integral proof of closure switch.
•A manual shutoff valve located ahead of the primary gas valve.
•A plugged leakage test connection and a second manual shutoff valve for tightness
checking of the primary shutoff valve.
•Separate Gas Pressure Regulators for the pilot train and main gas train.
•Low Gas Pressure and High Gas Pressure Switches.
•A second motorized gas valve is provided in addition to the primary valve on size 6000
units.
The pilot gas train includes a manual shutoff valve and solenoid shutoff valve.

3. Boiler Trim and Controls

A. A.S.M.E. safety relief valves relative to boiler design pressure.
B. Pressure gauge with inspectors test cock and connection for steam boiler.
C. Primary Water Column complete with gauge glass and column drain valve for steam boilers
D. Low Water cutoff switch and pump control switch, integrally mounted in the primary water column for
steam boilers.
E. Primary low water cutoff internal probe type with manual reset for hot water boilers.
F. Auxiliary Low Water Cutoff, manual reset type, standard for steam boilers, optional for hot water boilers.
G. Controls:
•Operating Limit.
•Excess Pressure [High Limit], manual reset for steam boiler.
•Excess Temp [High Limit], manual reset for hot water boiler.
•Burner firing rate.
H.Boiler water circulating pump for hot water boilers.
4. Burner Control Panel and Controls
A. The control panel is a NEMA 1A Rated enclosure, mounted on the boiler above the burner at
approximately eye level height. This panel may be located on the boiler side relative to additional
electrical control options.
B. Mounted within or on the control panel box are the controls noted in the Control Panel Figure:

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(Light package optional)

Alarm Horn
ALWCO reset (optional)
DEMAND switch
(remote/off/local)

Figure 1: Control Panel

Optional Equipment
For more detailed information on optional equipment, contact the local Cleaver-Brooks authorized
representative. In summary, options could include the following:

• Larger pressure gauges or specific manufacturer type.

• Bottom Drain Valves for low pressure applications.
• Bottom Blowoff Valves for high pressure applications.
• Surface Blowoff Valve with internal collector pipe.
• TDS control.
• Feedwater Stop and Check Valves.
• Steam Stop Valve.
• ASME Hydro Test of Valves and Valve Piping.
• Design pressures above 150 PSIG to 600 PSIG.
• Lead/Lag Control.
• Alarm with silence switch.
• Additional Indicator Lights.
• Main Power Disconnect.
• Optional NEMA Enclosures.
• Stack economizer
• Packaged skid systems available

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Insurance/Codes
The boiler package can be equipped to meet various insurance or code requirements. Some of these
insurance/code requirements are:
1. Factory Mutual [FM Global] - Recommended guidelines as described by FM pertain to boilers rated at
greater than 2.5 MMBTU/hr input on gas and 2.8 MMBTU/hr input on oil. Boilers that are labeled and
tested in accordance with an independent testing lab such as UL or CSA and are below these inputs are
exempt from these recommendations.
The Model M5M boiler is UL listed and labeled.
2. XL GAP [Formerly GE GAP/IRI] Recommended guidelines as described by XL GAP pertain to boilers rated
at 400,000 Btu/hr input to 12.0 MMBTU/hr input. For these boilers, the requirements are the same as for
A.S.M.E CSD-1 requirements. Above 12.0 MMBTU/hr input, the requirements defer to the NFPA 85
standards for single burner boilers.
3. A.S.M.E. CSD-1 - Recommended guidelines as described by this Code pertain to boilers rated at 400,000
Btu/hr input to 12.0 MMBTU/hr input. Above 12.0 MMBTU/hr input, the requirements defer to the NFPA
85 standards for single burner boilers.

DIMENSIONS AND RATINGS

For layout purposes, the nominal dimensions and connections for the Model M5M are shown in
Figures 2 and 3 and Tables 1, 2, 4 and 5. Ratings of each boiler size are noted in Tables 3 and 6.
Additional information is shown in the following tables.
Tables 7 & 8 - Gas Line Capacity
Table 9 - Hot Water Flow Rate and Pressure Drop
Table 10 - Hot Water Maximum Circulating Rates
Table 11 - Feedwater Make-up Rates
Table 12 - Feedwater Quality
Table 13 - Natural Gas Pressure Requirements, standard gas train size.

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Figure 2: M5M Dimension Diagram - Steam

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Table 1: M5M Steam Dimensions Inches

Boiler Size
DIMENSIONS (inches) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
Lengths
A Overall 79 94.5 94.5 110 110 126 126 141.5
B Pressure Vessel w/casing 52.25 68.38 68.38 84 84 100.63 100.63 116.25
C Base Frame 45.5 61.13 61.13 76.75 76.75 92.38 92.38 108
D Base Frame Anchor Holes 43 58.5 58.5 74.5 74.5 90 90 105.5
E Blower Extension 19 19 20.5 20.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5
F Rear Casing to Steam Nozzle 16.38 24.38 24.38 30.13 30.13 36.75 36.75 44.63

G Steam Nozzle to Safety Valve 15# 7 12 12 11.5 11.5 17 17 17

Steam Nozzle to Safety Valve 150# 8 12 12 17 17 13 13 17
H Front Casing to Stack Connection 18.19 18.69 18.69 18.69 18.69 22.81 22.81 22.81
J Front Clearance for Burner Removal 20 20 24.5 24.5 30.5 30.5 39 39
Widths
K Overall 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5
L Casing 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
M Center to water Column 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
N Center to Aux. Water Column 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5
P Boiler Centerline to Base Centerline 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Q Base Frame Anchor Holes 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
R Base Frame Outside 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
S Tube Removal Each Side 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Heights
T Overall Base to Stack Connection 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25

U Base to Steam Nozzle 15# 73.5 73.5 73.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5
Base to Steam Nozzle 150# 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 76.5 76.5 76.5
V Base to Top of Control Panel 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5
W Drum Centerline Spacing 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54
X Base to Lower Drum Center 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25
Connections
AA O.D. Stack Sleeve Connection 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16

BB Steam Nozzle 15# 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6

Steam Nozzle 150# 2 1/2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4
CC Surface Blowoff 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
DD Feedwater 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

EE Bottom Blowdown 15# 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2
Bottom Blowdown 150# 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4

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Table 2: M5M Steam Dimensions Millimeters

Boiler Size
DIMENSIONS (millimeters) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
Lengths
A Overall 2007 2400 2400 2794 2794 3200 3200 3594
B Pressure Vessel w/casing 1327 1737 1737 2134 2134 2556 2556 2953
C Base Frame 1156 1553 1553 1949 1949 2346 2346 2743
D Base Frame Anchor Holes 1092 1486 1486 1892 1892 2286 2286 2680
E Blower Extension 483 483 521 521 622 622 622 622
F Rear Casing to Steam Nozzle 416 619 619 765 765 933 933 1134
G Steam Nozzle to Safety Valve 15# 178 305 305 292 292 432 432 432
Steam Nozzle to Safety Valve 150# 203 305 305 432 432 330 330 432
H Front Casing to Stack Connection 462 475 475 475 475 579 579 579
J Front Clearance for Burner Removal 508 508 622 622 775 775 991 991
Widths
K Overall 1461 1461 1461 1461 1461 1461 1461 1461
L Casing 838 838 838 838 838 838 838 838
M Center to water Column 838 838 838 838 838 838 838 838
N Center to Aux. Water Column 622 622 622 622 622 622 622 622
P Boiler Centerline to Base Centerline 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305
Q Base Frame Anchor Holes 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610
R Base Frame Outside 711 711 711 711 711 711 711 711
S Tube Removal Each Side 762 762 762 762 762 762 762 762
Heights
T Overall Base to Stack Connection 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988
U Base to Steam Nozzle 15# 1867 1867 1867 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943
Base to Steam Nozzle 150# 1867 1867 1867 1867 1867 1943 1943 1943
V Base to Top of Control Panel 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943
W Drum Centerline Spacing 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372
X Base to Lower Drum Center 210 210 210 210 210 210 210 210

For connection sizes (inches) see Table 1

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Table 3: M5M Ratings Steam

Boiler Size
Description Units 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000

Input Max. BTU/Hr. 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,500,000 5,000,000 6,000,000
KCAL/Hr. 504,000 630,000 756,000 882,000 1,008,000 1,134,000 1,260,000 1,512,000
Natural Gas (1000 Btu/ FT3/Hr 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
ft3)
Natural Gas M3/Hr 57 71 85 99 113 127 142 170

BTU/Hr. 1,600,000 2,000,000 2,400,000 2,800,000 3,200,000 3,600,000 4,000,000 4,800,000

Output at 100% Firing KCAL/Hr. 403,200 504,000 604,800 705,600 806,400 907,200 1,008,000 1,209,600
BHP 48 60 72 84 96 108 119 143
KW 469 586 703 821 938 1055 1172 1407

Steam Capacity (from lb/hr 1656 2070 2484 2898 3312 3726 4105 4933
and at 212 deg F) kg/hr 751 939 1127 1315 1502 1690 1862 2238

MAWP PSI 15/150 15/150 15/150 15/150 15/150 15/150 15/150 15/150
BAR 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3 1.0/10.3

Water Content (Stan- Gallons (U.S.) 65.3 90.0 90.0 112.9 112.9 139.4 139.4 163.0
dard) Gallons (Imp.) 54.4 74.9 74.9 94.0 94.0 116.1 116.1 135.7
Liters 247.3 340.5 340.5 427.3 427.3 527.8 527.8 616.9

Water Content (Low Gallons (U.S.) 31.9 43.8 43.8 54.6 54.6 68.0 68.0 74.7
Water Volume) Gallons (Imp.) 26.6 36.5 36.5 45.5 45.5 56.6 56.6 62.2
Liters 120.9 165.9 165.9 206.8 206.8 257.3 257.3 282.8

Weight w/o Water Pounds 3,100 3,700 3,700 4,100 4,100 4,700 4,700 5,400
(Shipping) Kg 1406 1678 1678 1860 1860 2132 2132 2449

Operating Weight (Stan- Pounds 3,644 4,450 4,450 5,041 5,041 5,862 5,862 6,758
dard) Kg 1653 2018 2018 2287 2287 2659 2659 3066

Operating Weight (Low Pounds 3,366 4,065 4,065 4,555 4,555 5,266 5,266 6,023
Water Volume) Kg 1527 1844 1844 2066 2066 2389 2389 2732

Fan Motor Size HP 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 7.5

Operating Voltage, Fan Volts/Ph/Hz 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60
Control Circuit Volts/Ph/Hz 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60

Flue Gas Mass Flow @ lb/hr 2266 2832.5 3399 3965.5 4532 5098.5 5665 6798
100% Firing (Natural kg/h 1028 1285 1542 1799 2056 2313 2570 3084
Gas)

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Figure 3: M5M Dimension Diagram - Hot Water

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Table 4: M5M Hot Water Dimensions Inches

Boiler Size
DIMENSIONS (inches) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
Lengths
A Overall 79 94.5 94.5 110 110 126 126 141.5
B Pressure Vessel w/casing 51.25 67.38 67.38 83 83 99.63 99.63 115.25
C Base Frame 45.5 61.13 61.13 76.75 76.75 92.38 92.38 108
D Base Frame Anchor Holes 43 58.5 58.5 74.5 74.5 90 90 105.5
E Blower Extension 19 19 20.5 20.5 24.5 24.5 24.5 24.5
F Rear Casing to Supply Nozzle 16.38 24.38 24.38 30.13 30.13 36.75 36.75 44.63
G Supply Nozzle to Relief Valve 7 12 12 10.75 10.75 13 13 14
H Front Casing to Stack Connection 17.19 17.69 17.69 17.69 17.69 21.81 21.81 21.81
J Front Clearance for Burner Removal 20 20 24.5 24.5 30.5 30.5 39 39
Widths
K Overall 50 50 50 54 54 54 54 54
L Casing 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
M Boiler Centerline to Base Centerline 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
N Base Frame Anchor Holes 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
P Base Frame Outside 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
Q Tube Removal Each Side 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Heights
R Overall Base to Stack Connection 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25 78.25
S Base to Supply Nozzle 76.25 76.25 76.25 76.25 76.25 76.25 76.25 76.25
T Base to Top of Control Panel 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5 76.5
U Drum Centerline Spacing 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54
V Base to Lower Drum Center 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25
Connections
W O.D. Stack Sleeve Connection 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16
X Supply Nozzle 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
Y Return Nozzle 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
Z Drain 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2

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Table 5: M5M Hot Water Dimensions Millimeters

Boiler Size
DIMENSIONS (millimeters) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
Lengths
A Overall 2007 2400 2400 2794 2794 3200 3200 3594
B Pressure Vessel w/casing 1302 1711 1711 2108 2108 2531 2531 2927
C Base Frame 1156 1553 1553 1949 1949 2346 2346 2743
D Base Frame Anchor Holes 1092 1486 1486 1892 1892 2286 2286 2680
E Blower Extension 483 483 521 521 622 622 622 622
F Rear Casing to Supply Nozzle 416 619 619 765 765 933 933 1134
G Supply Nozzle to Relief Valve 178 305 305 273 273 330 330 356
H Front Casing to Stack Connection 437 449 449 449 449 554 554 554
J Front Clearance for Burner Removal 508 508 622 622 775 775 991 991
Widths
K Overall 1270 1270 1270 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372
L Casing 838 838 838 838 838 838 838 838
M Boiler Centerline to Base Centerline 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305
N Base Frame Anchor Holes 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 610
P Base Frame Outside 711 711 711 711 711 711 711 711
Q Tube Removal Each Side 762 762 762 762 762 762 762 762
Heights
R Overall Base to Stack Connection 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988
S Base to Supply Nozzle 1937 1937 1937 1937 1937 1937 1937 1937
T Base to Top of Control Panel 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943 1943
U Drum Centerline Spacing 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372 1372
V Base to Lower Drum Center 210 210 210 210 210 210 210 210

For connection sizes (inches) see Table 4

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Table 6: M5M Ratings Hot Water

Boiler Size
Description Units 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000

Input Max. BTU/Hr. 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,500,000 5,000,000 6,000,000
KCAL/Hr. 504,000 630,000 756,000 882,000 1,008,000 1,134,000 1,260,000 1,512,000
Natural Gas (1000 FT3/Hr 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000
Btu/ft3)
Natural Gas M3/Hr 57 71 85 99 113 127 142 170

Output 100% Firing BTU/Hr. 1,630,000 2,037,500 2,445,000 2,852,500 3,260,000 3,667,500 4,075,000 4,890,000
KCAL/Hr. 410,760 513,450 616,140 718,830 821,520 924,210 1,026,900 1,232,280

MAWP PSI 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140
BAR 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7

Operating Temp., Max. °F 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
°C 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121

Gallons (U.S.) 96 131 131 163 163 200 200 233

Water Content Gallons (Imp.) 79.94 109.08 109.08 135.70 135.70 166.50 166.50 194.01
Liters 363.4 495.9 495.9 616.9 616.9 756.9 756.9 882.0

Weight w/o Water Pounds 3,100 3,700 3,700 4,100 4,100 4,700 4,700 5,400
(Shipping) Kg 1406 1678 1678 1860 1860 2132 2132 2449

Operating Weight Pounds 3,900 4,792 4,792 5,458 5,458 6,366 6,366 7,342
Kg 1769 2174 2174 2476 2476 2888 2888 3330

Standby Heat Loss BTU/Hr 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 12,000
Watts 1172 1465 1758 2051 2344 2637 2930 3516

Fan Motor Size HP 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 7.5

Operating Voltage, Fan Volts/Ph/Hz 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60 460/3/60
Control Circuit Volts/Ph/Hz 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60 115/1/60

Flue Gas Mass Flow @ lb/hr 2266 2832.5 3399 3965.5 4532 5098.5 5665 6798
100% Firing (Natural kg/h 1028 1285 1542 1799 2056 2313 2570 3084
Gas)

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APPLICATION DATA
The following information is provided for the Model M5M boiler. Additional information may be obtained from
your local Cleaver-Brooks authorized representative.

Emissions
Controlled emissions shall be <20 PPM NOx and <50 PPM CO for natural gas fuel operation without the use of
FGR [Flue Gas Recirculation].

Feedwater
Steam boilers require make-up water for steam production. This make-up can be a combination of condensate
return and raw make-up, 100% condensate return or 100% raw make-up. Proper treatment of make-up water
and boiler water is essential to the longevity and performance of the boiler. Table 9 depicts the rate of make-up
required and Table 10 shows the recommended water quality guidelines.
As a minimum, raw make-up should be piped into a water softener and then to a feed tank, which also can be
the container that receives the system condensate returns. Chemical feed is recommended to be fed via a quill
into the water make-up line feeding the boiler.

Blowdown
As steam is produced; unwanted solids are left behind in the boiler water and become concentrated within the
vessel. If these constituents are allowed to adhere to the heat transfer surfaces, they will impede the flow of
energy into the water. Their removal requires proper blowdown that will include bottom and possibly surface
blowoff. For proper TDS control, surface blowoff with a TDS monitoring device is recommended. Local codes will
dictate the manner of treating the blowdown affluent.

Boiler Stacks
General - The Model M5M boiler operates with a positive vent pressure and a vent gas temperature that is non-
condensing. Therefore, the stack must be a positive pressure design.
Proper design and installation of the flue gas venting is critical to efficient and safe operation of the burner. The
vent should be designed with proper supports and clearances from combustible materials. Use insulated vent
pipe spacers where the vent passes through walls and roofs.
The design of the stack and breeching must provide the required draft at each boiler stack connection. Although
constant pressure at the flue gas outlet is not required, it is necessary to size the breeching and stack to limit flue
gas pressure variations. Consideration of the draft must be given where lengthy runs of breeching are employed
or unusually high stacks. Please note: the allowable pressure range for design of the stack and breeching is
negative 0.25" w.c. (-62 Pa) to a positive 0.25" w.c. (+62 Pa) for proper light offs and combustion. NOTE: This
pressure range does not pertain to the boiler room, that is, the boiler room must be neutral or slightly positive,
never negative when using air from the boiler room for combustion.
When two or more Model M5M boilers are connected to a common breeching/stack, one should evaluate the
affects of pressure variations that may occur during boiler sequencing while boilers are firing. It may be
determined that some type of mechanical draft system be employed to ensure proper draft at each boiler is
maintained.
Combustion Air - An adequate volume of uncontaminated air to support proper combustion and equipment
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contaminants that are detrimental to the burner or boiler heating surfaces.

Combustion air can be supplied by means of conventional venting, that is, with combustion air drawn from the
area immediately surrounding the boiler [boiler room is neutral or slightly positive pressure]. All installations
must comply with NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code - NFGC) for U.S. installations and CAN/CSA B149/.1 and
B149.2 for Canadian installations.
Engineered Design - When determining boiler room air requirements for the boiler, the “Engineered Design”
method may be used. Following this method, consideration must be given to the size of the boiler room, airflow,
and air velocity as follows:
1. Two permanent air supply openings in the outer walls of the boiler room are recommended. Locate one at each end of the boiler room,
preferably below a height of 7 feet. This allows air to sweep the length of the boiler.
2. Air supply openings can be louvered for weather protection, but they should not be covered with a fine mesh wire, as this type of
covering has poor air flow qualities and is subject to clogging with dirt and dust.
3. 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 unsafe burner performance.
4. It is forbidden to have the total area of the air supply openings at less than one square foot.
5. Size the openings by using the formula (Area in ft2 = cfma/fpma), where cfma = cubic feet per minute of air; fpma = feet per minute
of air.
6. Amount of air required (cfm):
A. Combustion Air = Maximum boiler horsepower (bhp) times 8 cfm.
B. Ventilation Air = Maximum boiler horsepower (bhp) times 2 cfm.
C. Total Air = 10 cfm per bhp (up to 1000 feet elevation, add 3% more per 1000 feet of added elevation).
7. Acceptable air velocity in the boiler room (fpm):
A. From floor to 7 feet high = 250 fpm.
B. Above 7 feet from boiler room floor = 500 fpm.
Example of required air openings (Engineered Method):

Determine the area of the boiler room air supply openings for [2] size 4500 Model M5M boilers at 750 feet
elevation; each have a rating of 107 boiler horsepower. The air openings will be 5 feet above the floor level.
The total boiler horsepower (bhp): 107 x 2 = 214 bhp.
From (6.C.) above, total air required = 214 bhp x 10 = 2140 cfm.
Air Velocity: From (7.A.) above = 250 fpm.
Area required: From the formula in (5) above, 2140 cfm/250 fpm = 8.56 square feet total.
Area opening: 8.56 divided by 2 = 4.28 ft2 per opening (2 required).
Consult local codes, which may supersede these requirements.

Gas Piping
General - The Model M5M boiler requires appropriate gas supply pressure and volume for proper operation and
long burner life. The gas requirements specified in this section must be satisfied to ensure efficient and stable
combustion. Installation must follow these guidelines and of the local authorities that have installation
jurisdiction.
Gas Train Components - Model M5M boilers are equipped with a gas train that meets the requirements of UL as
standard. These components also comply with the recommendations of FM, XL GAP [formerly IRI/GE GAP] and
ASME CSD-1. The gas train and its components have been designed and tested to operate for the highest
combustion efficiency.
Gas Pressure Requirements - For proper and safe operation, each Model M5M boiler requires a stable gas
pressure supply. The pressure requirements are listed in the gas pressure table.

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Gas Piping - Model M5M units are standardly equipped with a gas pressure regulator. If upstream
pressure to the standard regulator will be greater than 3 psig, an additional upstream regulator
should be provided with a pressure relief valve.
For buildings or boiler rooms with gas supply pressure exceeding 28" w.c., a “full lockup” type
regulator is recommended along with proper overpressure protection. In addition to the regulator, a
plug type or “butterball” type gas shutoff cock should be provided upstream of the regulator for use
as a service valve. This is also required to provide positive shutoff and isolate the boiler gas train
during gas piping tests.
Drip legs are required on any vertical piping at the gas supply to each boiler so that any dirt, weld
slag, or debris can deposit in the drip leg rather than into the boiler gas train. The bottom of the drip
leg should be removable without disassembling any gas piping. The connected piping to the boiler
should be supported from pipe supports and not supported by the boiler gas train or the bottom of
the drip leg.
All gas piping and components to the boiler gas train connection must comply with NFPA 54, local
codes, and utility requirements as a minimum. Only gas approved fittings, valves, or pipe should be
used. Standard industry practice for gas piping is normally Schedule 40 block iron pipe and fittings.
Gas Supply Pipe Sizing - For proper operation of a single unit or multiple units, we recommend that
the gas pipe be sized to allow no more than 0.3" w.c. pressure drop from the source [gas header or
utility meter] to the final unit location. The gas supplier [utility] should be consulted to confirm that
sufficient volume and normal pressure are provided to the building at the discharge side of the gas
meter or supply pipe. [For installations of new boilers into an existing building, gas pressure should
be measured with a manometer to ensure sufficient pressure is available].
A survey of all connected gas using devices should be made. If appliances other than the boiler are
connected to the gas supply line, then a determination should be made of how much flow volume
[cfh = cubic feet per hour] will be demanded at one time and the pressure drop requirements when
all appliances are operating.
The total length of gas piping and all fittings must be considered when sizing the gas piping. Total
equivalent length should be calculated from the utility meter or source to the final connection. As a
minimum guideline, gas piping Tables 7 and 8 should be used. The data in these tables is from the
NFPA source book, 2006 edition.

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Table 7: Gas line capacity - Schedule 40 metallic pipe

Pipe Size
Nominal 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 4”
Actual I.D. 1.049 1.380" 1.610" 2.067" 2.469" 3.068" 4.026"
Length in feet **Maximum Capacity in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour (cfh)
10 514 1,060 1,580 3,050 4,860 8,580 17,500
20 363 726 1,090 2,090 3,340 5,900 12,000
30 284 583 873 1,680 2,680 4,740 9,660
40 243 499 747 1,440 2,290 4,050 8,290
50 215 442 662 1,280 2,030 3,590 7,330
60 195 400 600 1,160 1,840 3,260 6,640
70 179 368 552 1,060 1,690 3,000 6,110
80 167 343 514 989 1,580 2,790 5,680
90 157 322 482 928 1,480 2,610 5,330
100 148 304 455 877 1,400 2,470 5,040
125 131 269 403 777 1,240 2,190 4,460
150 119 244 366 704 1,120 1,980 4,050
175 109 209 336 648 1,030 1,820 3,720
200 102 185 313 602 960 1,700 3,460
**Fuel: Natural Gas
**Inlet Pressure: Less than 2.0 psi
**Pressure Drop: 0.30" w.c.
**Specific Gravity: 0.60

Table 8: Gas line capacity - Schedule 40 metallic pipe

Pipe Size
Nominal 1" 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2" 2-1/2” 3" 4"
Actual I.D. 1.049" 1.380" 1.610" 2.067" 2.469" 3.068" 4.026"
Length in feet **Maximum Capacity in Cubic Feet of Gas per Hour (cfh)
10 678 1,390 2,090 4,020 6,400 11,300 23,100
20 466 957 1,430 2,760 4,400 7,780 15,900
30 374 768 1,150 2,220 3,530 6,250 12,700
40 320 657 985 1,900 3,020 5,350 10,900
50 284 583 873 1,680 2,680 4,740 9,600
60 257 528 791 1,520 2,430 4,290 8,760
70 237 486 728 1,400 2,230 3,950 8,050
80 220 452 677 1,300 2,080 3,670 7,490
90 207 424 635 1,220 1,950 3,450 7,030
100 195 400 600 1,160 1,840 3,260 6,640
125 173 355 532 1,020 1,630 2,890 5,890
150 157 322 482 928 1,480 2,610 5,330
175 144 296 443 854 1,360 2,410 4,910
200 134 275 412 794 1,270 2,240 4,560
**Fuel: Natural Gas
**Inlet Pressure: Less than 2.0 psi
**Pressure Drop: 0.50" w.c.
**Specific Gravity: 0.60

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Hot Water
For hydronic heating, maximum circulating rates are shown in Table 9 & 10 relative to system
temperature drop. To prevent the heated water from flashing to steam, minimum overpressure is
noted in Table 10A below. As a recommendation, a low boiler water pressure control can be provided
to alert the boiler room attendant that overpressure of the boiler has decreased below the minimum
setting.
Table 9: Model M5M Hot Water – Pressure Drop and Maximum Flow Rate
MODEL NO. Delta T = 20º F Delta T = 30º F Delta T = 40º F Delta T = 50º F
DP GPM DP GPM DP GPM DP GPM
2000 0.96 165.2 0.43 110 0.24 83 0.16 66
2500 1.49 206.5 0.67 138 0.38 103 0.24 83
3000 2.13 247.6 0.95 165 0.54 124 0.34 99
3500 1.32 289 0.59 193 0.34 145 0.22 116
4000 1.72 330.8 0.77 220 0.44 166 0.28 132
4500 2.18 372.1 0.97 248 0.55 186 0.35 149
5000 2.68 413.4 1.20 276 0.68 207 0.43 166
6000 3.86 496 1.72 331 0.97 248 0.63 199
NOTE: Return water temperature must be >140F.
Table 10: Model M5M Hot Water – Maximum Circulating Rate/Temperature Drop
MODEL NO. SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DROP [0 F]
(HP) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
MAXIMUM CIRCULATING RATE - GPM
2000 (47) 330 165 110 83 66 55 47 41 37 33
2500 (59) 413 206 138 103 83 69 59 52 46 41
3000 (71) 494 248 165 124 99 83 71 62 55 50
3500 (83) 578 289 193 145 116 97 83 72 64 58
4000 (95) 661 331 220 166 132 110 95 83 74 66
4500 (107) 740 372 248 186 149 124 106 93 83 74
5000 (119) 826 413 275 207 165 138 118 103 92 83
6000 (143) 992 496 330 248 198 166 142 124 110 99
NOTE: Return water temperature must be >140F.
HP = Horsepower
Table 10A: Boiler Operating temperature and minimum overpressure
Outlet Water Temperature Degrees F (C) Minimum System Operating Pressure Boiler Design Pressure
160 – 180 (71 – 82) 12 (0.83) 160 (11.03)*
181 – 185 (83 – 85) 15 (1.03) 160 (11.03)*
186 – 195 (86 – 91) 18 (1.24) 160 (11.03)*
196 – 210 (92 – 99) 20 (1.38) 160 (11.03)*
211 – 220 (100 – 104) 22 (1.52) 160 (11.03)*
221 – 230 (105 – 110) 25 (1.72) 160 (11.03)*
231 – 240 (111 – 115) 30 (2.07) 160 (11.03)*
241 – 250 (116 – 121) 43 (2.96) 160 (11.03)*
251 – 260 (122 – 126) 55 (3.79) 200 (13.79)**
261 – 270 (127 – 132) 70 (4.83) 200 (13.79)**
271 – 280 (133 – 137) 82 (5.65) 200 (13.79)**
281 – 290 (138 – 143) 100 (6.9) 200 (13.79)**
291 – 300 (144 – 149) 112 (7.72) 200 (13.79)**
301 – 310 (150 – 154) 124 (8.55) 200 (13.79)**
311 – 320 (155 – 160) 140 (9.65) 200 (13.79)**
321 – 330 (161 – 165) 160 11.03) 200 (13.79)**
331- 340 (166 – 171) 170 (11.72) 250 (17.24)**
341 – 350 (172 – 176) 180 (12.41) 250 (17.24)**
355 (179) 190 (13.10) 250 (17.24)**
*Boiler built per ASME Code Section IV For Heating Boilers bearing the “H” Stamp
**Boiler built per ASME Code Section I For Power Boilers bearing the “S” Stamp.

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Table 11: Model M5M Steam Boiler Water Make-up Rates

Boiler Model (HP) Gallons per Minute [GPM] at full steaming
capacity

2000 (47) 3.3

2500 (59) 4.1
3000 (71) 5.0
3500 (83) 5.8
4000 (95) 6.6
4500 (107) 7.5
5000 (119) 8.3
6000 (143) 9.9

Table 12: Model M5M Boiler Water Quality Requirements

Parameter Boiler Water Limit

pH 8.5 - 10.5
Iron 0.1 ppm
Oxyen 0.007 mg/liter
Silica < 200 ppm
Specific Conductivity 3500 umho/cm
Total Dissolved Solids 2500
Suspended Solids 15 ppm
Total Alkalinity 300 ppm as CaCO3

Table 13: Model M5M required Natural Gas pressure*

BOILER Customer connec- PRESSURE REQUIRED Firing Rate
SIZE tion pipe size
Min. (“W.C.) Max. (“W.C.) Min Max
2000 1.5 17 ** 500 2000
2500 1.5 17 ** 500 2500
3000 1.5 17 ** 600 3000
3500 1.5 21 ** 700 3500
4000 1.5 21 ** 800 4000
4500 1.5 24 ** 900 4500
5000 1.5 28 ** 1000 5000
6000 1.5 28 ** 1200 6000
*At entrance to the standard UL, cUL, FM & XL GAP gas trains (upstream of gas pressure regulator).
**Gas train components are rated for maximum of 3 psig with the gas pressure regulator capable of 10 psig
inlet pressure. However, when the incoming pressure is greater than 3 psig, an upstream pressure relief device
must be installed.
Note: For altitude above 2000 Feet, contact your local Cleaver-Brooks representative.

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