Vermont Casting 1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659 - Manuals

5 Vermont Castings Madison Masonry Chimneys, cont'd. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of thechimney wall, and the chimney liner should berepaired. Openings sealed with pie plates orwallpaper are a hazard and should be sealed withmortar or ...

6 Vermont Castings Madison Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Madison is approved for installation in the U.S.and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors thathave been tested and listed for use with solid-fuelburning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Follow the instructions for assem...

7 Vermont Castings Madison Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters thefireplace flue through a thimble located above thefireplace. (Fig. 6) The liner of the fireplace chimneyshould extend at least to the point at which the chim-ney connector enters the chimn...

8 Vermont Castings Madison Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Madison. The floor area directlyunder and around the stove will require protection fromradiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embersthat may escape the firebox. Heat protection is pro...

9 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 completelynoncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfythe “c...

10 Vermont Castings Madison Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge orheavier sheet metal, or another noncombustiblematerial such as 1/2" (13 mm) insulation board (Fig.14) or common brick "laid on flat," with the 3 ¹⁄₂ " (90 mm) side down. Shields must be spaced o...

11 Vermont Castings Madison Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retentioncharacteristics, specific construction requirements andspecial clearances apply to installations into alcoves.No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used inalcove installations. ALCOVE INS...

12 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 foryour particular installation. In any case, it is always advisable to locate the stove as far away from walls as pos-sible in ...

13 Vermont Castings Madison F F C C A B D E J K L L G H P Q M N I I O O R R V W S T U U X X Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner P R O T E C T E D S U R F A C E S Top Exit Installations, no heat shields Top Exit Installations, heat shield ...

15 Vermont Castings Madison You will need the following tools to assemble the Madi-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 plastic wr...

16 Vermont Castings Madison Attach the Chimney Connector Insert the crimped end of the first section of chimneyconnector into the flue collar. Using the holes in thecollar as guides, drill 1/8" (3mm) holes through theconnector pipe. Use the three #10 x 1/2" sheet metalscrews provided to secu...

17 Vermont Castings Madison Operation How the Madison Works Combustion control is achieved in the Madison throughtwo separate air delivery systems. The primary air control lever, located at the left rear corner of the stove, controls the amount ofincoming primary air for starting, maintaining, andre...

18 Vermont Castings Madison Fig. 27 Start a fire with small, dry kindling. ST263 Fig. 28 Gradually add larger pieces of wood until all the woodis burning well. ST264 A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly fromoutdoors to the stove. In fact, i...

19 Vermont Castings Madison NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently tosustain a fire. To correct this situation, roll up acouple pieces of newspaper, place them on top ofthe kindling and toward the back of the stove, lightthem, and close the doors. T...

20 Vermont Castings Madison Maintenance Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove tocool completely before beginning any maintenanceprocedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep thepainted cast iron of your Madison looking new. The stove’s paint c...

21 Vermont Castings Madison The Chimney System Creosote Your Madison is designed to reduce creosote buildupsignificantly. However, regular chimney inspection andmaintenance must still be performed. For safety, goodstove performance, and to protect your chimney andchimney connector, inspect your chim...

22 Vermont Castings Madison Draft Management Your stove is only one part of a system that includesthe chimney, the operator, the fuel and the home. Theother parts of the system will affect how well the stoveworks. When there is a good match between all theparts, the stove works well. Wood stove oper...

24 Vermont Castings Madison 1453 The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinuecolors and products at any time, without notice. 45 44 39 37 36 32 28 27 23 15 4 1 35 8 6 2 12 26 42 30 31 20 19 11 22 3 13 9...

25 Vermont Castings Madison Madison Woodburning Stove Model 1655 (continued) Item Description Part Number 23. Brick Support 30000804 24. Secondary Air Tube (Rear) 30001493 25. Secondary Air Tube (Middle) 30001494 26. Secondary Air Tube (Front) 30001495 27. Friction Spring 1201846 28. Leveller Blt, H...

27 Vermont Castings Madison 4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired bysomeone other than a Vermont Castings MajesticProducts Company Authorized Dealer. 5. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by thiswarranty but is subject to claim against the commoncarrier. Contact the Author...

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