Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-W CFW 1500
The Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-W CFW 1500 is a compact vertically fired firetube hydronic boiler documented by the official Model CFW O&M manual (750-296), with 176 gal water capacity and a 10 in w.c. minimum gas pressure.
Key figures
- Max input
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- Max CSA output
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- AFUE
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- Min input
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Input is gas energy consumed; output is heat delivered. Never size from input alone.
Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-W CFW 1500 in practice
The CFW 1500 is the 1,500 size of the Model CFW ClearFire-W, a compact vertically fired firetube hydronic boiler with AluFer extended-surface tubes and a single-pass design. The official O&M manual (750-296) prints a 176 gal water capacity in Table 4-1 and a 10 in w.c. minimum gas pressure at the gas train connection in Table 2-3, with a 28 in w.c. maximum supply pressure.
The manual states a nominal fuel-to-water efficiency of up to 88% depending on operating conditions and a 125 psig MAWP to the ASME low-pressure Section IV hot water code, with operating pressure below 112 psig. The line runs the CB Falcon hydronic boiler control with touchscreen and Modbus capability. The captured O&M manual does not print per-model input/output ratings, and the CB-8290 Dimensions and Ratings PDF was not recoverable from the archived official site, so those figures are not recorded here.
Best suited to
- Commercial hydronic plants served by an existing ClearFire-W boiler
- Compact vertical firetube installations with AluFer tube construction
- Buildings wanting a CB Falcon-controlled hydronic boiler
Applicability and support
- Model number
- CFW 1500
- Canadian availability
- unknown
- Production status
- unknown
- ROMA supplies
- Confirmed at consultation
- ROMA services
- Confirmed at consultation
- Warranty
- Not verified
Where ROMA provides on-site service
On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Specifications
Published specifications
Values as published by Cleaver-Brooks. Units are shown with every value; notes flag conflicting sources or missing figures.
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (manual) | 88 % | The Model CFW O&M manual states a nominal fuel-to-water efficiency of up to 88% depending on operating conditions; no per-model rated efficiency is printed in the captured manual. |
| Physical and connections | ||
| Water content | 176 gal | Water capacity 176 gal printed in Table 4-1 of the Model CFW O&M manual (750-296). |
| MAWP | 125 psig | The Model CFW O&M manual states a 125 psig MAWP to the ASME low-pressure Section IV hot water code, with operating pressure below 112 psig. |
| Operating limits and other | ||
| Minimum gas pressure at gas train connection | 10 in w.c. | Printed in Table 2-3 of the Model CFW O&M manual; maximum supply pressure 28 in w.c. across the line. |
| Fuel | Natural gas | The Model CFW O&M manual states the boiler is designed to fire natural gas. |
| Control | CB Falcon hydronic boiler control with touchscreen | Model CFW O&M manual, section 4.4. |
Manuals
Alerts documented for this model
None documented yet.
Frequently asked questions
What data is printed for the CFW 1500?
The official Model CFW O&M manual prints 176 gal water capacity (Table 4-1) and a 10 in w.c. minimum gas pressure (Table 2-3), with a 28 in w.c. maximum supply pressure.
Why are input and output not listed?
The captured official Model CFW O&M manual does not print per-model input/output ratings, and the CB-8290 Dimensions and Ratings PDF was not recoverable from the archived official site, so Boilers.ca does not publish unverified figures.
Is the ClearFire-W still catalogued?
Cleaver-Brooks' current condensing-hydronic catalogue lists the ClearFire-CE and SwitchFire; the Model CFW is documented from its official archived manual, so productStatus is recorded as unknown.
Questions about the Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-W CFW 1500?
Describe what the boiler is doing and get a straight answer about the next step.
On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
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Sources and verification
- Cleaver-Brooks — official site · accessed September 9, 2026
- Cleaver-Brooks — Model CFW ClearFire Gas High-Efficiency Hydronic Boiler Operation and Maintenance Manual (750-296, 06/2010), archived official copy · accessed September 9, 2026
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.