The Rika Visio Pellet Stove

The Rika Visio pellet stove is a tall, slim unit with restrained modern lines. A choice of five ceramic accent colours is available on the charcoal body. Designed to work without a convection fan, a convection fan is fitted for the North American market to meet EPA approval standards. The convection fan is optional in Europe

Producing 35,600 btu., the Rika Visio is capable of heating an area of 1,500 square feet, and can burn for 47 hours without re-filling.

This elegant european styled pellet stove has programmable control with different settings possible for every day of the week. This function is also available on the optional wall thermostat.

There is also the option of text message control.

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rika visio

Heating Area 1,500 sq.ft.

Max. Heat Output 35,600 btu.

Min. Heat Output 11,000 btu.

Automatic Ignition Yes

Manual Ignition No

Hopper Capacity 70.5 lbs.

Burn time 47 hrs.

Fuel Type Premium pellets preferred, but will burn standard

Glass Air Wash Yes

Built in Blower The convection blower is optional for this stove in Europe and it is designed to work without one. In North America, to qualify for EPA approval, a convection fan is fitted.

Convection Blower Capacity 100 cfm.

Thermostat Compatible Yes, Rika's seven day programmable thermostat is available as an option.

E.P.A. Approved Yes

Emissions 1.8 gr./hr.

Efficiency 75%

Dimensions

Height 40.6 in.
Width 21 in.
Depth 23.6 in.

Weight 320 lbs.

Window Size 10.5 in. by 7 in.

Flue Vent Size 3 in. (a four inch venting system is recommended.)

Top Vent No

Rear Vent Yes

Rear Vent Height 6.8 in.

Battery Backup No, See Stove Sentry

Surge Protector Recommended

Colours Charcoal body with a choice of five colours on the ceramic accent panels

Exhaust Temperature Sensor Yes

Low Draft Shutdown Yes

Construction Type Fabricated steel/ceramic

Automatic Shutdown and Re-ignition Yes

Warranty

Five years on all steel parts except the burn pot.
Two years on electrical components.
Warranty extendable to five years by arrangement with Dealer.

Options

Choice of five colours for ceramic accent tiles
Seven day programmable Rika wall thermostat

Comments

The convection blower is optional for this stove in Europe and it is designed to work without one. In North America, to qualify for EPA approval, a convection fan is fitted.
A Warm Ash Vacuum will be needed for cleaning this stove.

Maintenance

Daily: Check the burn pot, wipe the glass.
Every few days: Clean the burn pot, under the burn pot, and exhaust gas channels and empty the ash pan as needed.
Monthly: Clean the heat exchanger area, clean the door gaskets.
Twice Yearly: Empty and clean the hopper, clean the venting system, clean the combustion fan housing.