Vermont Casting 1656 - Manual

Page 2 - Vermont Castings Madison; Introduction; Save These Instructions For Future Reference.; Accessories; C US; Table of Contents; Proposition 65 Warning:

2 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 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 ...

Page 3 - Specifications; This value can vary depending on how the stove is op-

3 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Speciﬁcations Madison, Model 1655 Series Range of Heat Output ............... 11,300 - 39,700 BTU’sMaximum heat output .......................... 39,700 Btu’s/hr. 1 Area heated ...................................... Up to 1600 sq. ft. 2, EPA emissions ratings, g/h...

Page 4 - Chimneys; Before you begin an installation, review your plans to; Masonry Chimneys; Installation

4 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Chimneys Your stove must be connected either to a sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whichever of those types you use, the chimney and chimney connec-tor...

Page 5 - • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney; Prefabricated Chimneys

5 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Masonry Chimneys, cont’d. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa-per are a hazard and should be sealed w...

Page 6 - tors, minimum clearances must conform to those; Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form

6 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Madison is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory.Follow the instruction...

Page 7 - Connection Above the Fireplace; Double-check connector clearance to the ceiling.; Alternate methods approved by the NFPA:; nfpa

7 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the ﬁreplace ﬂue through a thimble located above the ﬁreplace. (Fig. 6) The liner of the ﬁreplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters th...

Page 8 - Floor Protection; the floor protector is required; In Canada; , a noncombustible floor protector is required; single wall; Canadian Requirements:; CSA approved wall; wall with

8 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Madison. The ﬂoor area directly under and around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the ﬁrebox.Heat protecti...

Page 9 - Fireplace Hearth Protection; Clearance to Surrounding; Keep; Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances; Floor Protection Requirements; Canada

9 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 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 satis...

Page 10 - Wall Shields; Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector,

10 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate-rial 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 spaced out ...

Page 11 - Alcove Installations; ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE MADISON IS NOT; Construction Requirements

11 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 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....

Page 12 - Madison 1655 Series Clearance Chart; STOVE CLEARANCE; FRONT CLEARANCE

12 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 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...

Page 13 - Stove in Corner; Top Exit Installations, no heat shields; Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram; UNPROTECTED SURFACES

13 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 F F C C A B D E J K L L G H ST553 Madison Clearance Diagrams 11/00 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 PROTECTED SURFACES Top Exit Installations, no heat shields Top...

Page 15 - • stub handle phillips screwdriver; Unpack the Stove; Hardware Bag contents:; ” hex head Leg Bolts with washers, 4; Install Stove Legs; ing can strip tapped threads.; Assembly; Install the Bottom Heat Shield; Storing the Handle; handle holder; Seville

15 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 ST465 Seville Install bottom heat shield 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. ...

Page 16 - Attach the Chimney Connector; Install the Outside Air Adapter; With Rear Heat Shield; Engage the Adapter against the Air inlet opening in; Without Rear Heat Shield; Facing the rear of the stove, loosen the pan head

16 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Attach the Chimney Connector Insert the crimped end of the ﬁrst section of chimney connector into the ﬂue collar. Using the holes in the collar as guides, drill 1/8” (3mm) holes through the connector pipe. Use the three #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws provided to s...

Page 17 - How the Madison Works; , located at the left rear; Burn Only High-Quality Wood; Operation

17 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 How the Madison Works Combustion control is achieved in the Madison through two separate air delivery systems. The primary air control lever , located at the left rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming pri-mary air for starting, maintaining, an...

Page 18 - Madison Control Settings; Starting and Maintaining a Fire; Conditioning Your Stove; Step 2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper

18 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 ST263 starting a fire 12/99 Fig. 27 Start a ﬁre with small, dry kindling. ST263 ST264 good fire 12/99 Fig. 28 Gradually add larger pieces of wood until all the wood is burning well. ST264 In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may re...

Page 19 - Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot

19 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or warmed up, before they will draw sufﬁciently to sus-tain a ﬁre. To correct this situation, roll up a couple pieces of newspaper, place them on top of the kindling and toward the back of the stove, light them, and close ...

Page 20 - Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Maintenance

20 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Let the ﬁre in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Madison looking new. The stove’s paint ca...

Page 21 - The Chimney System

21 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 The Chimney System Creosote Your Madison is designed to reduce creosote buildup signiﬁcantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed. For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspe...

Page 22 - Masonry Chimney; Draft Management

22 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the stove works well.Wood stove operation...

Page 24 - Madison Woodburning Stove

24 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 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 21 40 29 17 38 14 7 5 18 10 33 1453Madison 1655parts6/01 16 43 34 24 25 41 46 47 1453 CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, speciﬁcations, ...

Page 25 - Madison Doors Exploded View; Maintenance Kits; Available from your Dealer

25 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 15 14 16 17 1 10 8 12 11 3 2 9 5 4 7 6 1453MadisonDoor X view7/01 18 Madison Woodburning Stove Model 1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659 (continued) Item Description Part Number 29. Washer, 1/4 pl 7/8 o.d. 1202470 30. Pan Hd, PH 10-24 x 1” blk 1200907 31. Nut, Square, 1...

Page 27 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty

27 Vermont Castings Madison 30001453 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Specialty Home Products warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles,...

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