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                        The Madison
Woodburning Stove
Models 
1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659
Homeowner’s 
Installation 
and Operating 
Manual
For use in the 
United States and Canada
1128
Madison
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
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TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. 
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO 
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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 a
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison Specifications Madison, Model 1655 Series 1  This value can vary depending on how the stove is op- Range of Heat Output ............... 11,300 - 39,700 BTU’s 1 erated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used,  Maximum heat output ..........................39,700 Btu’s/hr. as well as the design, construction and climatic location  2, Area heated ......................................Up to 1600 sq. ft. of your home. Figures shown are based on maximum  3 EPA emissions
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  Installation SAFETY NOTICE: If your stove is not properly in- Chimneys stalled, operated and maintained, a house fire may  result. For safety, follow all installation, operation  Your stove must  be connected either to a sound  and maintenance directions. Contact local building  masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined  officials about restrictions and installation inspec- masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an  tion requirements in your area. approv
                    
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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-wall  must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of  pipe that connects the stove to the chimney.  The chim- the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be  ney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure that  repaired.  Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- encloses the flue.  Chimney connectors are used
                    
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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  Follow the installation instructions of the chimney  that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel  manufacturer exactly.  burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Special adapters are available from your local dealer to  Follow the instructions for ass
                    
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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 chimney  connector enters the chimney.  Follow all the guidelines  for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding  masonry chimney, and pay special attention to these  additional points: Note cl
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of  Min. 18”  (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel  2” (51mm)  9” (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory-built  supports and combustibles Min. 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 
                    
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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  the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is  Wood framing  supported by heavy wood framing. (Fig. 13)  Because  requires protection  ST2
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or  heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate- C C A = 48” (1219 mm) rial such as 1/2” (13mm) insulation board (Fig. 14) or  B = Max. - C  C = 1” (25 mm) common brick “laid on flat,” with the 3 ¹⁄₂" (89mm) side  A B A B down. Shields must be spaced out from the combustible sur- face 1" (25mm) on noncombustible spacers.  The spac- C ers should not be directly behind the stove or chimney  C connector. ST
                    
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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 noncombustible ceiling  framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions f
                    
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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 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. Note  that the cast iron ba
                    
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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 shi
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  Madison 1655 Series Clearance Diagram Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, floor protec- tion, 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 ST563  Madison Clearance  Diagrams - REAR  12/00 14 30001453                    
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison Assembly using the same phillips head screw previously removed.  You will need the following tools to assemble the Madi- The corners of the shield will butt against the cast leg  son: locators at each corner of the stove bottom. • 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 wrap. 2. Inspect the stove and contents for shi
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  Install the Outside Air Adapter Without Rear Heat  Shield The optional #1891 Outside Air Adapter provides a  collar to which a 3” diameter air duct may be attached  Stove Back directly to the air inlet area at the back of the stove.  This option can be installed in two different configura- tions, with Rear Heat Shield #1893 and without the heat  Outside Air  shield. Standoff With Rear Heat Shield Outside Air  Adapter 1. Engage the Adapter against the Air inlet opening in
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison Operation Another separate supply of oxygen is delivered to the  How the Madison Works  upper area of the firebox to support combustion of  Combustion control is achieved in the Madison through  gases released from the main fuel bed. This Second- two separate air delivery systems.   ary Air enters the stove through two, unrestricted inlets  and is heated while passing through separate channels  The primary air control lever, located at the left rear  before being delivere
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather- The Primary Air Inlet must be open when starting a  tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the  fire or when refueling.   house.  In such cases, a slightly opened window near  Step 1.  Open the primary air control fully. (Lever at left  the stove on the windward side of the house will provide  most position) the fresh air needed.   Step 2.  Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper  A more effective optio
                    
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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 sus- Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan.   tain a fire.  To correct this situation, roll up a couple  Check the level at least once a day, and before each re- pieces of newspaper, place them on top of the  fueling.  Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the  kindling and toward the back of the stove, light them,  stove by its handle. Remove the
                    
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                        Vermont Castings Madison  Maintenance ment of the glass when the stove is in operation.  Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to  Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or  cool completely before beginning any maintenance  cause it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot.   procedure. Gasket Replacement Care of the Cast Iron Surface Your Madison uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to  An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the  make a tight seal between some parts