Vermont Casting 1655, 1659, 1656, 1657, 1658 Introduction, Table of Contents, Accessories

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 according to the guidelines in this manual, your Madison will provide safe, dependable, and economical heating for years to come.

The Madison Model 1655	Series has been tested and is listed by Canadian Standards Asso-
ciation (CSA). The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 for the United States and ULC S627 and
CAN/CSA B366.2 for Canada.
The Madison Model 1655	Series is listed for burning wood fuel only. Do not burn other fuels.	C	US

The Madison Model 1655 Series is approved for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes in the Unties States only, using the optional Mobile Home Kit #1894 in accordance with the instructions in that kit an any local codes.

The Madison Model 1655 Series complies with the standards set forth by the Federal Envi- ronmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label at- tached to each stove. The Madison Model 1655 Series meets Washington State requirements.

We recommend that you hire a professional, solid-fuel stove technician to install your Madison, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself. Consult the au- thority having local jurisdiction (such as a municipal building department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc.) before installation to determine the need for a building permit. Also, consult your insurance agent to be sure your installation complies with specific requirements that may vary locally.

In addition to directions on installation and operation, this manual includes directions on main- tenance and assembly. Please read this entire manual before you install or operate your new room heater.

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Table of Contents
Specifications	3
Installation Requirements	4
Clearances	12
Assembly	15
Operation	17
Maintenance	20
Draft Management	22
Parts List	25

Accessories

#1891 Outside Air Kit

#1892 Bottom Heat Shield Kit

#1893 Rear Heat Shield Kit

#1894 Mobile Home Kit

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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