Vermont Casting 1655, 1656, 1657, 1658, 1659 Assembly, Unpack the Stove, Install Stove Legs

Assembly

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 plastic wrap.

2.Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of any damage. Do not install this stove if any damage is evident or any parts are missing.

Hardware Bag contents:

•Stove Legs, 4

•3/8-16 x 1¹⁄₄” hex head Leg Bolts with washers, 4

•Owner's Registration Card

•Touch-up Paint (Porcelain enamel stoves only)

Install Stove Legs

Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws from the stove bottom. Install the stove legs using the hex head bolts from the parts bag. Use 3/8” washers with all four legs; the door handle holder installs on the right front leg. Position the holder so the hole to accept the handle hub faces out from the right side of the stove. Tighten the bolts firmly. CAUTION: Overtighten- ing can strip tapped threads.

Leg Bolt and

Washer

Leg Leveller

ST466

Fig. 24 Attach the stove legs with leg levellers.

Install the Bottom Heat Shield

The #1892 Bottom Heat Shield must be used in the U.S. and Canada in any installation on a floor that is not comprised of unpainted cement on earth.

1.Remove the 1/4-20x 1/2" phillips screw from the central mounting boss in the stove bottom. (Fig. 25)

Vermont Castings Madison

2.Mount the bottom heat shield to the stove bottom using the same phillips head screw previously re- moved. The corners of the shield will butt against the cast leg locators at each corner of the stove bottom.

ST465 1/4-20 x 1/2” Pan Head Screw

Fig. 25 Attach the Bottom Heat Shield to the boss in the center of the stove bottom.

Storing the Handle

Use the removable handle to open or close the doors. After using it, remove the handle so it will not get hot. Store the handle in the handle holder installed behind the right front leg. (Fig. 25a)

	Bottom Heat Shield
	Door Handle Holder
	Leg Bolt and Washer
	ST564
Fig. 25a	Handle holder and heat shield positions.

When Installing Rear Heat Shield

Models 1655, 1656, 1567, 1658, 1659 only.

Remove and retain the factory installed flue collar heat shield. Loosen two phillips screws, on either side of the flue collar, approximately one turn each.Slide heat shield away from the flue collar, then push flue collar forward and retighten phillips screws.

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