Ecoteck Sofia Majolica Pellet Stove

The Ecoteck Sofia is the most powerful pellet stove in the Ecoteck range, producing 50,000 btu. and rated to heat up to 2,200 square feet. The Sofia is fully clad in Majolica panels which are available in bordeaux, parchment and oriental earth colours.

The Ecoteck Sofia features a seven day programmable timer, remote control and GPRS text message control, stainless steel heat exchanger and a centrifugal fan.

Particle emissions are extremely low for a stove with this heat output and run at 1.65 grams per hour. Overall efficiency is rated at over 81%.

The seven day programmable timer thermostat is supplied with the stove as is the FIREX 600 combustion chamber.

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Heating Area 2,200 sq.ft.

Max. Heat Output 50,000 btu.

Min. Heat Output 8,500 btu.

Automatic Ignition Yes

Manual Ignition No

Hopper Capacity 55 lbs.

Burn time 50 hrs. on low heat setting

Fuel Type Standard or premium grade wood pellets

Glass Air Wash Yes

Built in Blower Yes

Convection Blower Capacity 194 cfm.

Thermostat Compatible Yes, external thermostat is available as an option

E.P.A. Approved Yes

Emissions 1.65 gr./hr.

Efficiency 81%

Dimensions

Height 39.5 in.
Width 25 in.
Depth 23.5 in

Weight 375 lbs.

Window Size 15 in. by 11 in.

Flue Vent Size 3 in.

Top Vent No

Rear Vent Yes

Rear Vent Height 18.4 in.

Battery Backup No, See Stove Sentry

Surge Protector Recommended

Colours Majolica side panels and top in bordeaux, parchment and oriental earth

Exhaust Temperature Sensor Yes

Low Draft Shutdown Yes

Construction Type Body sides and top in majolica on a steel frame, front in steel

Automatic Shutdown and Re-ignition Yes

Warranty
Three years on manufacturing defects providing the stove has not been misused or installed wrongly.
Not covered: Firex 600 combustion chamber, door glass, gaskets, burn pot, igniter, paint finish and cast majolica.

Options
Wall thermostat, remote control, GPRS text control

Comments

The Firex 600 combustion chamber and the Majolica panels are ceramic and vulnerable to breakage through careless handling, strong detergents and abrasive cleaning products.

Maintenance

Daily: Clean the burn pot and the heat exchanger.
Every two or three days: Clean the grill around the burn pot, the stove glass, empty the ash pan and vacuum the combustion chamber.
Monthly: Vacuum the hopper.
Yearly: Clean the flue, check the door gasket.

Review

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