Page 2 - Madison Woodburning Stove; Introduction; Save These Instructions For Future Reference.; Accessories; #1892 Bottom Heat Shield Kit; Table of Contents
2 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Madison to meet your heating needs. We'reconfident you will find the Madison to be an effective woodburning heater incorporatingmodern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of...
Page 3 - Specifications; This value can vary depending on how the stove is
3 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Specifications Madison, Model 1655 Series Range of Heat Output ............... 11,300 - 39,700 BTU’s Maximum heat output ......................... 39,700 Btu’s/hr. 1 Area heated ..................................... Up to 1600 sq. ft. 2, EPA emissions ratings, g/...
Page 4 - Chimneys; Installation
4 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Chimneys Your stove must be connected either to a soundmasonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relinedmasonry chimney that meets local codes, or to anapproved prefabricated metal chimney. Whichever ofthose types you use, the chimney and chimney con-nector mu...
Page 5 - Prefabricated Chimneys; High Temperature (650; Chimney Size; elbows. Slope horizontal runs of
5 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 withm...
Page 7 - Connection Above the Fireplace; Double-check connector clearance to the ceiling.; Alternate methods approved by the NFPA:
7 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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...
Page 8 - Floor Protection; Canadian Requirements:
8 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from thebottom 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 protecti...
Page 9 - Fireplace Hearth Protection; Floor Protection Requirements; Canada
9 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 To meet these requirements, a floor protector must beat 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 sati...
Page 10 - Wall Shields
10 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge orheavier sheet metal, or another noncombustiblematerial such as 1/2" (13mm) insulation board (Fig. 14)or common brick "laid on flat," with the 3 ¹⁄₂ " (89mm) side down. Shields must be ...
Page 11 - Alcove Installations
11 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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. ...
Page 12 - Madison 1655 Series Clearance Chart; STOVE CLEARANCE
12 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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...
Page 13 - P R O T E C T E D S U R F A C E S; Top Exit Installations, no heat shields; Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram; U N P R O T E C T E D S U R F A C E S
13 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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, he...
Page 14 - Rear Exit Installations, no heat shields
14 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram U N P R O T E C T E D S U R F A C E S Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, floorprot...
Page 15 - • stub handle phillips screwdriver; Unpack the Stove; Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.; Install Stove Legs; Assembly; Install the Bottom Heat Shield
15 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 ...
Page 16 - Attach the Chimney Connector; Install the Outside Air Adapter; Engage the Adapter against the Air inlet opening in; Without Rear Heat Shield; Facing the rear of the stove, loosen the pan head
16 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 provid...
Page 17 - How the Madison Works; Operation
17 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 rearcorner of the stove, controls the amount of incomingprimary air for starting, maintaining, and re...
Page 18 - Madison Control Settings; Starting and Maintaining a Fire; Conditioning Your Stove; Step 2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper
18 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in thehouse. In such c...
Page 19 - NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; Step 4. After the stove has been broken-in using Steps; Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; Step 2. Open the doors and check the ash level in the; Ash Disposal
19 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 th...
Page 20 - Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Inspect the Gasket. If the window gasket is in good; Place the gasket into the panel inset.; Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket; Gasket Replacement; Gasket Size; Maintenance
20 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 can ...
Page 21 - The Chimney System
21 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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...
Page 22 - Masonry Chimney; Draft Management
22 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 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 operation d...
Page 23 - F. Creosote is volatile and
23 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 There should be no more than eight feet of single-wallstove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longerruns can cool the smoke enough to cause draft andcreosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe forlonger runs. Single Venting Your stove requires a dedicated ...
Page 25 - Madison Doors Exploded View; Maintenance Kits Available from your Dealer; Gasket Kit
25 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Madison Woodburning Stove Model 1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659 (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 ...
Page 27 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty
27 Madison Woodburning Stove 30001453 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Specialty Home Products warrants that this woodburningstove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of three years from the date you receive it, except that thecatalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, g...
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