HRS M3 User manual

HARMONIC RESOLUTION SYSTEMS
M3 ISOLATION BASE
Discover Your System’s Capability

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harmonic Resolution Systems M3 Isolation Base.
When used properly, it will give you many years of superior musical or video
signal reproduction.
The M3 Isolation Base significantly reduces the negative impact of structure
borne vibration on your audio or video component performance. Many years of
engineering experience, custom material development, and listening tests are
incorporated into the design of the M3 Isolation Base. The performance of the
M3 Isolation Base will enable your audio/video source and amplification
components to achieve peak performance.
The M3 Isolation Base is a perfect match for HRS Damping Plates and Nimbus
products. While the M3 Isolation Base works to significantly reduce structural-
borne vibration, the HRS Damping Plates and Nimbus products significantly
reduces the harmful effects of air-borne vibration and structural resonance on
your components.
Please read this manual completely prior to use of your M3 Isolation Base for set
up and product care instructions. Proper care of you M3 Isolation Base will
ensure optimum performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT WARNINGS!
Do not place any tall objects on the isolation base. A tall objects is any object
with a height that is greater than the length of the isolation base. A tall object is
also any object that has a height greater than its own width or length. Tall
objects must not be placed on top of the isolation base for any reason. The object
may become unstable and tip over causing damage to the component, adjacent
objects, or injury to people.
Lifting or moving the isolation base should always be done by means of the outer
rectangular frame. Do not lift the isolation base by the inner plate or the external
feet attached to the bottom of the rectangular frame. Always lift or move the

isolation base with the inner plate facing up and the external support feet facing
down (same orientation as when use to support your component). The inner plate
is bonded to the outer frame. Following these handling instruction will prevent
damage to the unit and will ensure the inner plate does not accidentally come out
of the outer frame when moving the isolation base.
Set-Up Instructions
Placing components with sharp or pointed feet directly on the isolation base may
cause nicks, scratches or gouges in the surface. Use a protective barrier between
sharp objects and the base surface if you desire. The M3 Isolation Base is very
effective at reducing vibration and does not require the use of cones and other
sharp objects. Cones can be used with the isolation base and do not degrade the
isolation base performance. Protection from sharp objects as described above is
recommended to prevent scratches and maintain the original beauty of the
isolation base.
M3 Isolation Bases are produced for various load ranges to optimize
performance. Please verify that the component that will be placed on the
isolation base is within the rated load. You can determine the load range of your
isolation base by the color code in the isolation base part number. The isolation
base part number is located on the product identification tag fixed to the bottom
of the isolation base. See the specification section of this manual to determine the
rated load range of your isolation base. If the M3 Isolation Base is overloaded
the custom HRS isolators will bottom and significantly reduce the product
performance. You can check to see if the isolation base is overloaded by checking
for compliance between the isolation base frame and the four small feet. With the
component loaded on the isolation base, check each corner individually by
pressing on each corner. The isolation base should be compliant at each location
and not rigid. If there is any displacement prior to bottoming then the isolation
base is working fine. If there is no compliance at all then the load range should
be changed by HRS to the proper range. HRS can modify the M3 Isolation Base
load range as many times as needed for a fraction of the original purchase price.
Overloading the isolation base for an extended period of time may reduce its
service life and voids the warranty.
A majority of source components have a center of gravity that is approximately
near the geometric center of the component. However, some amplifiers and
source components can have significant variation in weight distribution that is
dependent on the design layout of the heavier objects within the component.

The ideal isolation base setup is to have the center of gravity of the component in
the geometric center of the isolation base. This will result in even loading of the
isolation feet. This can be achieved by estimating the center of gravity of your
component and placing it in the geometric center of the isolation base. Even
loading of the isolation feet can also be achieved by moving the component until
the isolation base is level.
Top View
Component and Isolation Base
If you have a component that does not allow you to locate the center of gravity
near the geometric center of the isolation base, you can utilize a custom
combination of isolation feet to accommodate a significant variation in isolator
loading. Please consult with your authorized HRS Retailer or HRS directly if you
have questions regarding proper loading of your M3 Isolation Base.

Specifications
The following specifications are based on your M3 Isolation Base part number.
The part number is composed of the following information sequence.
Series - Model Number - Load Range
M3 Isolation Base Physical Characteristics
Model Number
Dimensions
inch (cm)
Weight
lbs. (Kg)
2123
21 x 23 x 3
( 53.3 x 58.4 x 7.6 )
62 (28.1)
1921
19 x 21 x 3
( 48.3 x 53.3 x 7.6 )
52 (23.5)
1719
17 x 19 x 3
( 43.2 x 48.3 x 7.6 )
43 (19.5)
1419
14 x 19 x 3
( 35.6 x 43.2 x 7.6 )
37 (16.8)
M3 Isolation Base Load Range
Load Range
Supported Equipment Load Range
lbs. (Kg)
RD - (Red mark on bottom of
isolator)
5 –25 (2.3 – 11.4)
GRN - (Green mark on bottom of
isolator)
25 – 55 (13.6 – 25.0)
BL - (Blue mark on bottom of
isolator)
55 – 110 (27.2 – 50.0)
Custom Order
Up to 400+ lbs (181.8)
Note: Special load ranges and isolation base sizes are available by custom order

Care and Maintenance
The M3 Isolation Base is a very low maintenance item that will provide many
years of trouble free performance by applying these basic care instructions.
The top of the M3 Isolation Base contains a natural granite surface. Clean the
granite surface using a lint-free soft (non-abrasive) cloth. Use a damp cloth with
mild soap if required. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the isolation
base. To keep the granite surface in excellent condition HRS recommends Stone
Tech Professional Revitalizer
as instructed on the container. Contact your
local granite supply facility or HRS to purchase this or equivalent care product.
Do not spray, soak, or submerge the isolation base in water or cleaning solutions.
The isolation base is an assembly of many different parts and materials.
Submerging the isolation base may cause damage to the assembly.
Clean the metallic parts of the isolation base, feet and frame, using a lint-free soft
(non-abrasive) cloth. Use a damp cloth with mild soap if required. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the isolation base. Abrasive cleaners or
cloths of any type may damage the finish of your isolation base. Solvents can
attack and damage some of the materials in the isolation base and should never
be used.
Do not wash the interior flex element of the isolation feet even if you see a coating
or white substance on the surface of the flex element. This coating is intentional
and is put in the flex element to protect the custom isolation material from the
environment
Warnings!
Do not place objects with sharp or pointed feet directly on the isolation base.
Do not immerse in water or spray with water or any other liquids.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.
Do not wash the base or isolation feet with any solvent based cleaning solutions.
Do not wash the interior flex element of the isolation feet even if you see a coating
or white substance on the surface of the flex element.

Warranty
Limited Five Year Warranty
Harmonic Resolution Systems warrants to the purchaser that each HRS Isolation
Base is free of manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date
of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations.
1. A copy of the original purchase receipt from a certified Harmonic Resolution
Systems authorized retailer is used to verify the date of original purchase and
ownership.
2. This warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been handled other than
in accordance with the instruction specified within this document, abuse or
misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or the defect is
due to the product being tampered with, modified or repaired by anyone other
then Harmonic Resolution Systems.
3. Warranty does not cover normal recommended care and maintenance.
4. Harmonic Resolution Systems shall not be responsible in any way for
consequential or indirect damages or liabilities resulting from the use of the
product covered herein or resulting from any breach of this warranty or any
implied warranty relating to said product.
During this period, Harmonic Resolution Systems will repair or replace any
defective components free of charge. A Return Authorization Number (RA
Number) is required before any product is returned to Harmonic Resolution
Systems for any reason. This number must be visible on the exterior of the
shipping container(s) for Harmonic Resolution Systems to accept the return.
Units shipped to Harmonic Resolution Systems without a visible RA Number on
the exterior of the shipping container(s) are subject to be returned to the sender,
freight collect.
Units to be repaired by Harmonic Resolution Systems must be sent shipping and
insurance prepaid by the original purchaser in the original packaging material.
A returned product should be accompanied by a written description of the defect.
Repaired units will be returned by Harmonic Resolution Systems shipping and
insurance prepaid by the customer.
All other warranties or conditions either written or implied are void.

HARMONIC RESOLUTION SYSTEMS INC.
Great Arrow Industrial Park
255 Great Arrow Ave, Suite 39A
Buffalo, NY 14207
Telephone: 716-873-1437
Web: www.avisolation.com
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