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.
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.
Vermont Castings Madison Specifications Madison, Model 1655 Series Maximum heat output ......................... 39,700 Btu’s/hr.1 Area heated ...................................... Up to 1600 sq. ft.2 Fuel size/type ...................................... 18” (46 cm) logs Loading ..................................................... Front & Side Chimney connector .................... 6” (150 mm) diameter Chimney flue size ...................... 6” (150 mm) minimum Flue exit position .......................
Vermont Castings Madison Installation SAFETY NOTICE: If your stove is not properly installed, operated and maintained, a house fire may result. For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Vermont Castings Madison 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 wallpaper are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement. In the event of a chimney fire, flames and smoke may be forced out of these unused thimbles. • The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
Vermont Castings Madison 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 instructions for assembling and installing double-wall connectors provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall chimney. To ease assembly and help assure safety, use chimney components manufactured by a single source.
Vermont Castings Madison Connection Above the Fireplace Whenever possible, design the installation so that the connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you must include a wall pass-through in your installation, check with your building inspector before you begin. Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any specific requirements. Consult with your dealer regarding special connection components available for use as wall passthroughs.
Vermont Castings Madison • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of 9" (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factorybuilt chimney, with two inches of air space between the chimney section and combustibles. (Fig. 10) Chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles Canadian Requirements: In Canada, the Canadian Standards Association has established specific guidelines regarding wall passthough design.
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 supported by heavy wood framing. (Fig.
Vermont Castings Madison Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible material such as 1/2" (13 mm) insulation board (Fig. 14) or common brick "laid on flat," with the 3¹⁄₂" (90 mm) side down. 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 chimney connector. Air must be able to flow between the wall and the shield.
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.
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.
Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Top Exit, Bottom Heat Shield always used, floor protection, minimum 18” (457mm) in front.
Vermont Castings Madison Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, floor protection, minimum 18” (457mm) in front.
Vermont Castings Madison Assembly You will need the following tools to assemble the Madison: • 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit • stub handle phillips screwdriver 2. Mount the bottom heat shield to the stove bottom using the same phillips head screw previously removed. The corners of the shield will butt against the cast leg locators at each corner of the stove bottom. Unpack the Stove 1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.
Vermont Castings Madison Install the Outside Air Adaptor The optional #1891 Outside Air Adaptor provides a collar to which a 3 inch diameter air duct may be 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 without the heat shield. Without Rear Heat Shield Stove Back Outside Air Standoff With Rear Heat Shield Outside Air Adaptor 1.
Vermont Castings Madison Operation 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 primary air for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire. More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level.
Vermont Castings Madison A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from outdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas, provisions for outside combustion air are required in all new construction. The optional Madison Outside Air Adaptor is available from your dealer. When you first begin using the stove, pay attention to the air control settings. You will quickly find that a specific setting will give you a fixed amount of heat.
Vermont Castings Madison NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to sustain 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 the doors. This should heat the chimney enough to initiate strong draft. Once the draft is established, open the front doors and light the rest of the fuel bed at the bottom.
Vermont Castings Madison Maintenance 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 can be touched up as needed. First, clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high temperature stove paint.
Vermont Castings Madison The Chimney System Annual Maintenance Creosote Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair each Spring, at the end of the heating season. • Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connector. • Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration. Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney. Have a mason make repairs to a masonry chimney. • Inspect the chimney connector and replace any damaged sections. • Clean ash debris from under the primary air plate.
Vermont Castings Madison Draft Management 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 depends on natural (unforced) draft. Natural draft occurs when exhaust gas is hotter (and therefore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney.
Vermont Castings Madison There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs. Single Venting Your stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the stove to a flue used by any other appliance. Chimney draft is a natural form of energy and follows the path of least resistance.
Vermont Castings Madison 15 42 30 16 31 6 39 2 23 8 44 12 36 24 37 43 25 26 27 20 35 4 19 33 45 34 11 22 3 13 9 10 7 18 14 41 40 1 5 38 17 21 29 32 28 1453 The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Madison Woodburning Stove Model 1655 Item Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Vermont Castings Madison Madison Woodburning Stove 15 14 Model 1655 (continued) 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Item Description Brick Support Secondary Air Tube (Rear) Secondary Air Tube (Middle) Secondary Air Tube (Front) Friction Spring Leveller Blt, Hx Hd 1/4-20 x 1” Z Washer, 1/4 pl 7/8 o.d.
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Vermont Castings Madison Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company warrants that your Madison® will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the handles, glass door panel, fireback arch inserts, cement, and gasketing shall be warranted as described below.
Vermont Castings Madison Vermont Castings, Majestic Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7885 www.vermontcastings.
