Russo C55

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black Diamond
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Post by black Diamond » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 6:25 pm

Hi everyone - I am new to the forum. I came to learn about burning coal. I recently purchsased a Russo c55. The unit has never been fired so I am starting from square one. The former owner was supposed to have a manual for me when I went to pick it up but he could not find it - said he will call me when he does but I'm not holding my breath. Anyone have a manual for the c55 or know where I might be able to download a copy?

 
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Post by CapeCoaler » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 6:51 pm

http://www.fireplaceseast.com/06_wood_coal_stoves.htm
Call them and they should be able to get you a manual...
They carry parts for the russo stoves...

 
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Post by Vinmaker » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 7:45 pm

The company is still in business I believe. In Randolph MA maybe. Do a Google search to find out. I visited them to buy a deflector plate for my Russo #2 stove.

You will love the stove. It burned both wood and coal very well. I burned coal in mine for 20 years. Never game me trouble other than me burning the deflector plate by asking too much from the stove. I had to over fire the unit to put out what I needed after moving it from the first floor to the basement. I finally traded up to a bigger stove with more BTU's. Now I do not have to worry about over firing the stove.

Enjoy your Russo :)

Vin.


 
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Post by CapeCoaler » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 7:51 pm

Nope, Russo stoves are no longer made...
The link above is to the company that has all the old stock/parts...

 
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Post by Vinmaker » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 8:12 pm

yes. That is true. I should have been more clear.

The company no longer makes stoves but does still produce parts. They can be located thru a business directory. Just give them a call and see if you can get a manual.

Sorry about that. Thanks Cape Coaler for pointing that out.

Vin.

 
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Post by grizzly2 » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 8:13 pm

Manual? You don't need no stinkin manual. ;) After 20 years of burning a Russo, Vinmaker and probably many others here can give you more answers than any manual. Some of our answers may even be correct.

All joking aside, as you learn the general principles of coal burning as they apply to any stove, you will also be learning how to run your stove. For any specific questions relevent to your stove, members with experiece with the Russo will probably give you less biased and more relevant to real life coal burning answers than the Russo manual ever did. If you had a little note book to jot down things you learn here and things you learn by doing you will have a much better manual for your particaular set up (chimney, heating demands, brand and size of coal etc.) than can be addressed by a manufacturers' manual.

Good luck and let us know how things go with the Russo. :)


 
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Post by heartofcoal » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 8:14 pm

Black diamond, good for you. Youv'e got a very well built stove there.
I have the Russo C-80. and that baby really cranks!
It's built strictly for coal. But your at an advantage as you can burn wood as well.
You'll find plenty of solid advice here. No need for a manual.

 
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Post by CapeCoaler » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 8:54 pm

More for a parts list than operation...
When last I called not all parts were avaliable...
Major parts like grates and bricks were not an issue...

 
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Post by black Diamond » Tue. Dec. 27, 2011 9:05 pm

Thanks for the good counsel. I'll check them out. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions. I've already picked up some tips just perusing these threads. I'm rearing to get this unit fired up sometime real soon. I'll be back.

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