Russo 1 C/W - Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Important Facts on Coal and Wood 4
Unpackaging and Assembly 5
Clearance for Installation 5
Installation Guidelines 6
Burning Wood 8
Burning Coal 9
Starting a Coal Fire 9
Maintaining a Coal Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Removal and Disposal of Ashes 11
Maintenance 11
The use of coal and wood as alternate sources of
energy for home heating has become more and
more popular during the 1970's and into the
1980's. A quality stove like the Coal-Wood Com-
bination would have been technologically i pos-
sible only a few years ago. Your Russo is an "air
tight stove" that offers efficient burning of ei er
coal or wood, a large Corning-Hearthwind =-
viewing glass, tough steel construction and
smooth, graceful appearance.
The Russo Coal-Wood Combination is not a con-
verted wood stove. It is a newly designed stove
specifically engineered to provide the versatility of
burning either coal or wood. With the optional
Russo cast iron coal basket for the # 1 coal/wood,
and the grate for the #2 coal/wood, it provides the
direct draft, shaker system and ash drawer required
for coal burning and for airtight overnight wood
burning. Both stoves feature gasketed doors,
welded seams and controlled air intake.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have made a wise choice in
stoves. With proper installation and care, your
Russo Coal-Wood Combination stove will give you
long and faithful service. Many people are not
acquainted with the use of coal or wood stoves, so
great care has been taken to provide detailed in-
formation about proper installation and operation
procedures in this manual.
We welcome your comments and response to your
stove. Yours is the finest coal-wood combination
on the market and we are always eager to hear
from satisfied Russo Stove owners.