Crown Bali 3 BWF245CN
The Crown Bali 3 BWF245CN is the natural-gas 8-section size of the induced-draft cast-iron water line: a fixed 245 MBH input for 208 MBH heating capacity and a 181 MBH net AHRI rating at 84% AFUE.
Key figures
- Max input
- 245 MBH
- Max CSA output
- —
- AFUE
- 84 %
- Min input
- —
Input is gas energy consumed; output is heat delivered. Never size from input alone.
Crown Bali 3 BWF245CN in practice
The Bali 3 BWF245CN is a cast-iron, induced-draft gas hot water boiler printed in the BWF space-heating ratings table as a NAT. GAS model: fixed 245 MBH input with 208 MBH heating capacity and a 181 MBH net AHRI water rating (1.15 piping and pickup allowance) at 84% AFUE. It builds on 8 cast-iron sections and carries the integrated boiler control with integral LWCO.
The literature sheet lists a 4" vent connection, 7 US gallons of water content and approximately 525 lb shipping weight for this size, with optional direct vent kit PN 110019-08; the I&O manual specification table adds overall dimensions of 26-1/2" deep by 27-3/4" wide by 37-3/4" high with a 3/4" NPT gas connection, 1-1/4" NPT supply/return connections and 50 psig working pressure. Standard piping is left side only (rolling change per the product page).
Boilers.ca documents this model at model level from the product page, literature (PN 980632) and I&O manual (PN 113323-02). No official Canadian-sales statement was found, so canadianStatus stays 'unknown'; installation, gas and venting work belongs with a licensed contractor.
Best suited to
- Homes with a chimney-vented design load near 245 MBH on natural gas
- Replacement projects matching a cast-iron induced-draft boiler in the Bali family
- Installations wanting the optional direct-vent capability (kit PN 110019-08)
Applicability and support
- Model number
- BWF245CN
- Canadian availability
- unknown
- Production status
- current
- 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 Crown Boiler Co.. Units are shown with every value; notes flag conflicting sources or missing figures.
| Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Input | ||
| Input | 245 MBH | Fixed input per the BWF space-heating ratings table (product page; literature PN 980632); NAT. GAS model. Input ratings apply to elevations up to 2,000 ft. |
| Output | ||
| DOE heating capacity | 208 MBH | Heating capacity per the BWF space-heating ratings table. |
| Net AHRI water rating | 181 MBH | Net AHRI water rating based on a piping and pickup allowance of 1.15 per the ratings table. |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (AFUE) | 84 % | AFUE per the BWF space-heating ratings table. |
| Domestic hot water | ||
| Domestic hot water | Heating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heater | |
| Venting and air | ||
| Venting | Induced draft; 4" vent connection | Induced-draft boiler with a 4" vent per the ratings table; optional direct vent kit PN 110019-08 allows direct connection of outside combustion air (product page). |
| Physical and connections | ||
| Cast-iron sections | 8 | Number of sections per the ratings table. |
| Dimensions (D × W × H) | 26-1/2" × 27-3/4" × 37-3/4" | Depth, width and height per the Bali BWF I&O manual specification table (PN 113323-02). |
| Gas connection | 3/4" NPT | Gas connection size per the ratings/dimension table (3/4" NPT on the 7- and 8-section sizes). |
| Boiler water content | 7 gal | Water content per the literature sheet. |
| Approx. shipping weight | 525 lb | Approximate shipping weight per the literature sheet. |
| Operating limits and other | ||
| Maximum allowable working pressure | 50 psig | Working pressure per the I&O manual specification table. |
| Fuel | Natural gas | NAT. GAS model as printed in the BWF space-heating ratings table; specific sea-level and high-altitude models exist per the product page. |
| Control | Integrated boiler control with integral LWCO | Integrated boiler control with integral low water cut-off per the product page. |
Manuals
- Bali BWF Installation, Operating & Service Manual (PN 113323-02, 12/25)113323-02 · 2025-12
Frequently asked questions
What are the BWF245CN's ratings?
245 MBH fixed input, 208 MBH heating capacity and a 181 MBH net AHRI water rating at 84% AFUE per the BWF space-heating ratings table.
Is the BWF245CN a condensing boiler?
No — the Bali 3 is a cast-iron, induced-draft boiler rated up to 85% AFUE (84.0% on the largest sizes); it is not a condensing design.
What venting does the BWF245CN need?
An induced-draft 4" vent connection to a chimney, or a direct-vent installation using the optional direct vent kit PN 110019-08 (product page).
Questions about the Crown Bali 3 BWF245CN?
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
- Velocity Boiler Works — Bali 3 (BWFC) product page · accessed September 9, 2026
- Bali BWF Installation, Operating & Service Manual, PN 113323-02 (12/25) (PDF) · 113323-02 · accessed September 9, 2026
Facts checked September 8, 2026. Last updated September 8, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.