4IntroductionThe Harman Serenity III Direct Vent Gas Fire-place is a listed gas-fired direct vent room fireplace testedby Intertek Testing Services/Warnock Hersey to ANSIZ21.88-2002/ CSA2.33-M02. CAN-CGA-2.17-M91.The installation of the Serenity III Direct Vent GasFireplace must conform with local codes, or in the ab-sence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1 — latest edition and CAN 1 B1-149.1and .2 Installation Code.Also for use in mobile (manufactured) homes afterhome is sited.Mobile (manufactured) home installations mustadhere to current editions of Title 24 CFR, part 3280,or CSA Z240.4.CAUTION: This appliance must be vented to theoutside.Installation and repair of the Serenity III Direct VentGas Fireplace should be done by a qualified service per-son. The appliance should be inspected before use andat least annually by a qualified service person. More fre-quent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint fromcarpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative thatcontrol compartments, burners, and circulating air pas-sageways of the Serenity III be kept clean.When operating your Harman Serenity III Gas Fire-place, respect basic safety standards. Read these in-structions carefully before you attempt to operate thefireplace. Failure to do so may result in damage to prop-erty or personal injury and may void the product war-ranty.Consult with your local building code agency andinsurance representative before you begin your installa-tion to ensure compliance with local codes, including theneed for permits and follow-up inspections.Several issues must be addressed when selecting asuitable location for your Serenity III Gas Fireplace. Ob-serving required clearances to combustible materials, theproximity to a safe chimney or venting system location,and the accessibility of the gas and electrical supply mustall be considered. In addition, selecting a location thattakes advantage of the building's natural air flow is alsodesirable to maximize the heating effectiveness of thefireplace. In many cases, this is a central location withinthe building.Due to high temperatures, the Serenity IIIDirect Vent Gas Fireplace should be located outof traffic and away from furniture and draperies.Children and adults should be alerted to thehazards of high surface temperatures and shouldstay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.Young children should be carefully supervisedwhen they are in the same room as the appliance.Clothing or other flammable materials shouldnot be placed on or near the appliance.Surveiller les enfants. Garder les vetements,les meubles, lessence ou autres liquides avapeur inflammables lin de lappareil.This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-ket permanently located (mobile) home, where notprohibited by local codes.This appliance is only for use with the type(s)of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance isnot convertible for use with other gases, unless acertified kit is used.Cet appareil peut etre installe dans un maisonprefabriquee (mobile) deja installee a demeure si lesreglements locaux le permettent.Cet appareil doit etre utilise uniquement avecles types de gas indiques sur la plaque signaletique.Ne pas l utiliser avec d autres gas sauf si un kitdeconversion dertifie est installe.Any safety screen or guard removed for servicingan appliance must be replaced prior to operatingthe appliance.