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Vermont Castings Madison
The Madison
Woodburning Stove
Models
1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating
Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT
LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
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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 accor
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Vermont Castings Madison Specifications Madison, Model 1655 Series 1 1 This value can vary depending on how the stove is Maximum heat output......................... 39,700 Btu’s/hr. 2 operated, the type and moisture content of the fuel Area heated...................................... Up to 1600 sq. ft. used, as well as the design, construction and climatic Fuel size/type ......................................18” (46 cm) logs location of your home. Figures shown are based on Loading ..........
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Vermont Castings Madison Chimneys Installation Your stove must be connected either to a sound SAFETY NOTICE: If your stove is not properly masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined installed, operated and maintained, a house fire masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an may result. For safety, follow all installation, approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whichever of operation and maintenance directions. Contact those types you use, the chimney and chimney con- local buildi
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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- must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the wall pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or that encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used wallpaper are
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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 that Follow the installation instructions of the chimney have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel manufacturer exactly. burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Special adaptors are available from your local Follow the instructions for assembling and instal
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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 chim- ney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special Note clearance * attention to these additional
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Vermont Castings Madison • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section Min. 18" (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel of 9" (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory- 2" (51mm) supports and combustibles Min. built 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 Steel Su
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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 Wood framing the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is requires protection supported by heavy wood framing. (Fig. 13) Because ST247a fr
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Vermont Castings Madison Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible C material such as 1/2" (13 mm) insulation board (Fig. C A = 48” (1219 mm) 14) or common brick "laid on flat," with the 3¹⁄₂" (90 B = Max. - C A B A mm) side down. B C = 1” (25 mm) Shields must be spaced out from the combustible surface 1" (25 mm) on noncombustible spacers. The spacers should not be directly behind the stove or C chimney connector. C Air must b
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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 non-combustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions for alco
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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 pos- sible 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 back
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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 shields
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Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, 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 Rear Exit Installations, no heat shields Z BB N / A N / A Y AA Rear Exit Installations, heat shields DD FF CC EE ST563 14
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Vermont Castings Madison 2. Mount the bottom heat shield to the stove bottom Assembly using the same phillips head screw previously re- moved. The corners of the shield will butt against the You will need the following tools to assemble the Madi- cast leg locators at each corner of the stove bottom. son: • 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 pl
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Vermont Castings Madison Install the Outside Air Adaptor Without Rear Heat Shield The optional #1891 Outside Air Adaptor provides a collar to which a 3 inch diameter air duct may be Stove Back attached directly to the air inlet area at the back of the stove. This option can be installed in two different configurations, with Rear Heat Shield #1893 and Outside Air without the heat shield. Standoff With Rear Heat Shield Outside Air Adaptor 1. Engage the Adaptor against the Air inlet opening in the
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Vermont Castings Madison Another separate supply of oxygen is delivered to Operation the upper area of the firebox to support combustion of gases released from the main fuel bed. This Second- How the Madison Works ary Air enters the stove through two, unrestricted inlets and is heated while passing through separate channels Combustion control is achieved in the Madison through before being delivered through three stainless steel two separate air delivery systems. multi-ported tubes located at th
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Vermont Castings Madison A more effective option for delivering ample Step 1. Open the primary air control fully. (Lever at left combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from most position) outdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas, Step 2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper provisions for outside combustion air are required in all in the stove. Avoid using glossy or colored paper, new construction. The optional Madison Outside Air as these burn poorly. At the front o
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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 Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. sustain a fire. To correct this situation, roll up a Check the level at least once a day, and before each couple pieces of newspaper, place them on top of re-fueling. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the kindling and toward the back of the stove, light the stove by its handle. Remove the ash pan and t
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Vermont Castings Madison 3. Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the coated side down, marked “This Side Out” Maintenance (toward the outside of the door). Tighten the screws Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to snugly, but loose enough to allow for a little move- cool completely before beginning any maintenance ment of the glass when the stove is in operation. procedure. Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause it to crack if it is unable t
