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The Madison
Woodburning Stove
Models
1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659
Homeowner’s
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
1128
Madison
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
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TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC
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Vermont Castings Madison Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Madison to meet your heating needs. We’re confident you will find the Madison to be an effective woodburning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage. The Madison achieves high-efficiency through precisely calibrated delivery of primary and secondary air into a refractory-insulated firebox. Properly operated and maintained a
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Vermont Castings Madison Specifications Madison, Model 1655 Series 1 This value can vary depending on how the stove is op- Range of Heat Output ............... 11,300 - 39,700 BTU’s 1 erated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used, Maximum heat output ..........................39,700 Btu’s/hr. as well as the design, construction and climatic location 2, Area heated ......................................Up to 1600 sq. ft. of your home. Figures shown are based on maximum 3 EPA emissions
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Vermont Castings Madison Installation SAFETY NOTICE: If your stove is not properly in- Chimneys stalled, operated and maintained, a house fire may result. For safety, follow all installation, operation Your stove must be connected either to a sound and maintenance directions. Contact local building masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined officials about restrictions and installation inspec- masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an tion requirements in your area. approv
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Vermont Castings Madison Masonry Chimneys, cont’d. Chimney Connector Guidelines • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chim- the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be ney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure that repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used
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Vermont Castings Madison Double-wall Chimney Connectors Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Prefabricated Chimney The Madison is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors Follow the installation instructions of the chimney that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel manufacturer exactly. burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Special adapters are available from your local dealer to Follow the instructions for ass
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Vermont Castings Madison Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue through a thimble located above the Chimney Connector fireplace. (Fig. 6) The liner of the fireplace chimney Heat Shield * should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special attention to these additional points: Note cl
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Vermont Castings Madison • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of Min. 18” (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel 2” (51mm) 9” (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory-built supports and combustibles Min. chimney, with two inches of air space between the chimney section and combustibles. (Fig. 10) Min. 18” (460mm) Canadian Requirements: Chimney Connector In Canada, the Canadian Standards Association has established specific guidelines regarding wall pass- 24 ga.Sheet
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Vermont Castings Madison To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be at least 54” (1372mm) wide (“A”,Fig. 12) and 52” (1320mm) deep (“B”, Fig. 12). Fireplace Hearth Protection Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely noncombustible” requirement because the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is Wood framing supported by heavy wood framing. (Fig. 13) Because requires protection ST2
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Vermont Castings Madison Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate- C C A = 48” (1219 mm) rial such as 1/2” (13mm) insulation board (Fig. 14) or B = Max. - C C = 1” (25 mm) common brick “laid on flat,” with the 3 ¹⁄₂" (89mm) side A B A B down. Shields must be spaced out from the combustible sur- face 1" (25mm) on noncombustible spacers. The spac- C ers should not be directly behind the stove or chimney C connector. ST
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Vermont Castings Madison Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE MADISON IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA. Construction Requirements The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions f
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Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the minimum clearance required for your particular installation. In any case, it is always advisable to locate the stove as far away from walls as possible in order to take full advantage of the radiant properties of cast iron. Stove clearances are measured between the cast iron Top Plate of the stove and the combustible surface. Note that the cast iron ba
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Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Top Exit, Bottom Heat Shield always used, floor protection, minimum 18” (457mm) in front. UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Stove Installed Stove Installed Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall Parallel to Wall Top Exit Installations, no heat shields C F B E A C D F Top Exit Installations, heat shield on stove, no shields on single-wall connector H L K G J L Top Exit Installations, heat shield on stove, heat shi
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Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, floor protec- tion, minimum 18” (457mm) in front. UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Stove Installed Stove Installed Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall Parallel to Wall Rear Exit Installations, no heat shields Z BB N / A N / A Y AA Rear Exit Installations, heat shields DD FF CC EE ST563 ST563 Madison Clearance Diagrams - REAR 12/00 14 30001453
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Vermont Castings Madison Assembly using the same phillips head screw previously removed. You will need the following tools to assemble the Madi- The corners of the shield will butt against the cast leg son: locators at each corner of the stove bottom. • 9/16” open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8” (3mm) bit • stub handle phillips screwdriver Unpack the Stove 1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap. 2. Inspect the stove and contents for shi
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Vermont Castings Madison Install the Outside Air Adapter Without Rear Heat Shield The optional #1891 Outside Air Adapter provides a collar to which a 3” diameter air duct may be attached Stove Back directly to the air inlet area at the back of the stove. This option can be installed in two different configura- tions, with Rear Heat Shield #1893 and without the heat Outside Air shield. Standoff With Rear Heat Shield Outside Air Adapter 1. Engage the Adapter against the Air inlet opening in
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Vermont Castings Madison Operation Another separate supply of oxygen is delivered to the How the Madison Works upper area of the firebox to support combustion of Combustion control is achieved in the Madison through gases released from the main fuel bed. This Second- two separate air delivery systems. ary Air enters the stove through two, unrestricted inlets and is heated while passing through separate channels The primary air control lever, located at the left rear before being delivere
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Vermont Castings Madison In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather- The Primary Air Inlet must be open when starting a tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the fire or when refueling. house. In such cases, a slightly opened window near Step 1. Open the primary air control fully. (Lever at left the stove on the windward side of the house will provide most position) the fresh air needed. Step 2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper A more effective optio
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Vermont Castings Madison NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or Ash Disposal warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to sus- Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. tain a fire. To correct this situation, roll up a couple Check the level at least once a day, and before each re- pieces of newspaper, place them on top of the fueling. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the kindling and toward the back of the stove, light them, stove by its handle. Remove the
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Vermont Castings Madison Maintenance ment of the glass when the stove is in operation. Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cool completely before beginning any maintenance cause it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot. procedure. Gasket Replacement Care of the Cast Iron Surface Your Madison uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the make a tight seal between some parts
