40 HP Columbia MPH-40 Firetube Steam Boiler #BSC40HP299

OVERVIEW

This is a Columbia horizontal firebox steam boiler — Type MPH-40, rated 40 boiler horsepower. Packaged steel firebox vessel fired by natural gas, factory-built by Columbia Boiler Company of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with a Power Flame JR30A-13 forced-draft gas burner, integral water column and gauge glass, steam pressure gauge, low-water-cutoff controls, and complete gas train with regulator. Low-pressure design — 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water maximum allowable working pressure. Electrical supply 115V, 60 Hz, single phase, 15 amps or less. Year built 2018. Ready for inspection — contact us to schedule.

Columbia Type MPH-40 horizontal gas-fired steam boiler — 40 HP, rated for 15 PSI steam (30 PSI water) maximum allowable working pressure, 1,378 lbs/hr steam capacity at a firing rate of 1,680,000 BTU/hr input on natural gas. Equipped with a Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas burner (425–1,680 MBH input range), integral burner motor and Honeywell flame safeguard, factory water column with gauge glass and low-water cutoff, steam pressure gauge, steam stop valve, and full gas train with manual gas pressure regulator. UL-listed gas-fired boiler assembly for use with GR.6 primary safety controls. Suitable for low-pressure steam heating and process applications.

Ideal for low-pressure process steam, building and campus heating systems, institutional and hospital steam plants, humidification, food and beverage processing, laundries and dry cleaners, or any application requiring a compact packaged low-pressure steam boiler.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Boiler:

• Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company — Pottstown, PA, USA
• Equipment Type: Horizontal Firebox Gas-Fired Steam Boiler
• Model / Type: MPH-40
• Boiler Horsepower: 40 HP
• Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): 15 PSI Steam / 30 PSI Water (Low Pressure)
• Steam Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
• Safety Valve Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
• Heating Surface (WHS): 138.9 sq ft
• BTU Input: 1,680,000 BTU/hr — Natural Gas
• Serial No.: 154444
• National Board No.: 154444
• Year Built: 2018
• Tank Orientation: Horizontal
• Electrical Supply: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
• Listing: UL-Listed Gas-Fired Boiler Assembly (for use with GR.6 primary safety controls)
• Model Prefix: MP-3171

Burner:

• Manufacturer: Power Flame
• Model: JR30A-13
• Fuel Type: Natural Gas (NAT)
• Gas Input Range: 425–1,680 MBH
• Motor: 1/3 HP
• Control Voltage: 115V / 60 Hz
• Burner Control: Honeywell flame safeguard

Trim & Controls:

• Water column with gauge glass and low-water cutoff (LWCO)
• Steam pressure gauge
• Steam stop / gate valve
• Gas train with manual gas pressure regulator and shutoff
• Eaton safety/disconnect switch

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

Columbia Horizontal Firebox Boiler:

• Horizontal firebox design — efficient, accessible packaged steam generation
• 40 HP / 1,378 lbs/hr steam output
• Low-pressure rating — 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water
• 138.9 sq ft heating surface
• Factory-applied jacket, finish, and insulation
• Recent vintage — built 2018

Power Flame Burner:

• Power Flame JR30A-13 forced-draft natural gas burner
• 425–1,680 MBH gas input — matched to boiler firing rate
• Integral burner motor (1/3 HP)
• Honeywell flame safeguard control
• Gas train with manual pressure regulator

Controls & Trim:

• Water column / gauge glass with low-water-cutoff protection
• Steam pressure gauge and steam stop valve
• Eaton disconnect switch
• Water-treatment reference labeling (TDS 2,000 ppm max; oxygen <0.007 mg/l)
• "Lowest Permissible Water Level" reference plate

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Boiler:

• Columbia Type MPH-40 horizontal firebox steam boiler — 40 HP
• Serial / National Board No. 154444, built 2018
• Steam pressure gauge, gauge glass, and water column

Burner & Gas Train:

• Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas burner (425–1,680 MBH)
• Honeywell flame safeguard control
• Manual gas pressure regulator and gas train piping

Controls:

• Water column with low-water cutoff
• Steam stop valve
• Eaton disconnect switch

SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company (Boiler) / Power Flame (Burner)
• Equipment Type: Horizontal Firebox Gas-Fired Steam Boiler
• Model / Type: MPH-40
• Boiler Horsepower: 40 HP
• MAWP: 15 PSI Steam / 30 PSI Water (Low Pressure)
• Steam Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
• Heating Surface: 138.9 sq ft
• BTU Input: 1,680,000 BTU/hr — Natural Gas
• Burner: Power Flame JR30A-13 (425–1,680 MBH)
• Serial / National Board No.: 154444
• Year Built: 2018
• Electrical: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
• Listing: UL-Listed Gas-Fired Boiler Assembly
• Condition: Used

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Condition: Used
• Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company (Boiler) / Power Flame (Burner)
• Model / Type: MPH-40 — 40 HP
• Serial / National Board No.: 154444 — Built 2018
• Rated: 1,378 lbs/hr steam @ 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water MAWP
• Burner: Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas
• Electrical: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
• Inspection: Welcome — contact us to schedule

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Complete packaged low-pressure steam boiler — vessel, burner, gas train, and controls included
• Natural gas fired — 1,680,000 BTU/hr input
• Low-pressure design (15 PSI steam) — not for high-pressure process applications
• 115V single-phase supply required
• Must be installed on noncombustible flooring per nameplate; minimum clearances 48" front / 36" rear, sides, and above / 18" vent connector
• Buyer responsible for transport and rigging arrangements from current location
• Contact us for additional photos, video walkthroughs, or technical questions