The Bosca Soul Freestanding Pellet Stove and Insert

The Bosca Soul 700, available both as a freestanding stove and as an insert is a very modern cleanly styled stove with an almost semi-circular front. The door has a large central window, with smaller viewing windows on each side.

Able to heat an area of from 2,000 to 2,500 square feet, the Bosca Soul produces 47,000 btu. The hopper capacity is 80 lbs., giving a maximum burn time of 80 hours, (75 hours for the insert version).

The Soul insert comes with variable hopper sizes, allowing it to be fitted to smaller fireplaces, (see below for dimensions), and two sizes of surround.

The ashes only have to be emptied after burning a ton of fuel and a decorative brick effect fireback comes as standard.

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Heating Area 2,000 to 2,500 sq.ft.

Max. Heat Output 47,000 btu.

Min. Heat Output 8,200 btu.

Automatic Ignition Yes

Manual Ignition If needed

Hopper Capacity 80 lbs. (55 to 75 lbs. for insert. See comments below.)

Burn time 80 hrs. ( up to 75 hrs. for insert. See comments below.)

Fuel Type Premium grade wood pellets

Glass Air Wash Yes

Built in Blower Yes

Convection Blower Capacity Varies according to feed rate, has a high volume over-ride switch. 160 cfm.

Thermostat Compatible Yes, not included

E.P.A. Approved Yes

Emissions 2.5 gr./hr.

Efficiency 80%

Dimensions

Height 34.6 in.
Width 26.8 in.
Depth 30.2 in.

See below for insert dimensions

Weight Freestanding 366 lbs. Insert, 308 lbs.

Window Size Central, 10 in. by 10 in., Side windows, 10 in. by 3 in.

Flue Vent Size 3 or 4 in.

Top Vent Not on the freestanding stove, Yes on the insert.

Rear Vent Yes

Rear Vent Height 19 in. freestanding. Insert has top vent for easy chimney installation.

Battery Backup No, See Stove Sentry

Surge Protector Recommended

Colours Charcoal

Exhaust Temperature Sensor Yes

Low Draft Shutdown Yes

Construction Type Fabricated steel

Automatic Shutdown and Re-ignition Yes

Warranty

Seven years for all Pellet Stoves, and limited labor for the first 2 years to the original purchaser. This warranty covers: firebox, heat exchanger, burn pot, firebox panels, ceramic glass, panels and door assembly.
Three years: burn pot liner against defects in material and workmanship for part, repair or replacements.
Two years: all electrical components such us blowers, auger motors, igniters, wiring vacuum switches, speed controls, control boxes and thermodiscs switches.
One year: all exterior surface finishes against defects in material and workmanship, for part repair or replacements and limited for the first year to the original purchaser.

Options

Two sizes of surround for the insert.
Decorative fire bricks come as standard with this stove.

Dimensions for Bosca Soul Fireplace Insert

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Dimensions Insert

Height 22.4 in.
Width 26.8 in.
Depth 14.8 in. onto hearth, 12.6 in. into fireplace

Min. Fireplace Size

Height 20.5 to 23.5 in
Width 27 in.
Depth 14 in. (19.5 in. with 'T' adaptor)

Insert Surround Dimensions

40 in. wide by 30.5 in high, or 45 in. wide by 34 in. high.

Comments

The insert's hopper is adjustable to suit your fireplace dimensions, but reducing the capacity will also reduce the burn time.

Feed rate and damper settings affect each other and must be adjusted manually to suit the quality of pellets and the output required.

Occasional stirring of the hopper may be necessary to stop pellets 'hanging' on the sides or bridging the feed opening

Here's an unsolicited recommendation from Dale Bunger.
" Purchased a SOUL Freestanding Pellet Stove in 2010 and it has been great. The stove looks very good and we have had no problems with it since it was installed. It really pushes the air out and does most of the heating of our 2000 sq/ft home."

Maintenance

Daily: Stir the burn pot, look for clogged air holes and wipe the glass.
Every two or three days: Clean the heat exchanger
Weekly: Empty the burn pot, clean the glass. Brush ash from the combustion chamber.
Yearly, or for every ton of pellets burned: Empty the ashes, vacuum the interior exhaust chambers, clean the blades of the combustion and convection fans, clean the venting, check for air leaks around the gaskets.