RA8218HEMV
Catalog No.
8" Architectural Grade
Compact Fluorescent Housing,
Horizontal Lamp
Type
Project
Specifications/Features
Housing/Mounting
Architectural Grade 8" housing, 7-7/8" aperture.
8-1/8" ceiling cutout, maximum ceiling thickness: 1-1/4". Maximum
height: 6-5/8", allow 3" clearance.
Installed hanger bars span 24" and include built-in nailers as well as
T-bar hooks.
Junction box is provided for wiring 4-in and 4-out, with (4) 1/2" and (4)
Romex pryouts; (1) 1/2" and 3/4" concentric knockout.
Lamp/Electrical
(2) 13W DDT or TRT 4-PIN Lamp, G24Q-1 base.
(2) 18W DDT or TRT 4-PIN Lamp, G24Q-2 base.
Electronic, multi wattage ballast with high power factor (.99).
Multi Volt (120-277V).
Sound rated A.
End of lamp life protection circuit.
Surge protected, meets ANSI C62.41.
Program start for extended lamp life.
Class P thermally protected by internal fuse in electronic ballast.
Maximum input (2) 13W current: @ 120V (.25A), @227V (.10A).
Maximum input (2) 18W current: @ 120V (.32A), @277V (.13A).
Trims
8"
Commercial Grade trims are available in several different styles and
finishes to complement your space. Commercial Grade trims have
white trim flanges.
Specification Grade trims have a high quality Alzak™ low iridescence
finish, optically designed for maximum lumen output. Available with
white painted flange in standard and premium finishes.
11-3/8"
15-3/8"
Ceiling Opening: 8-1/8"
Warranty
This fixture is covered by ConTech’s full one (1) year replacement
guarantee after date of purchase.
Electronic ballasts have a five (5) year manufacturer’s warranty.
Listing
cULus listed. Suitable for damp locations.
Ordering Information
Example Order:
RA8218H EMV
Housing
CTR8422H-PL
Trims
Options
For Trims, see “8" Trims for
Horizontal Lamp Compact
Fluorescent Recessed Housings”
spec sheet for trim information
and details.
CTR84C-CLR - 8" Diameter Cross Hair Louver, Spring
Retention Insert, Clear Specular
Aluminum Finish
DAMX - Advance MarkX Dimming Option
DLEC - Lutron ECOSYSTEM Dimming Option
EB4
- Factory Installed 4-PIN 650 Lumen Emergency
Ballast with Remote Test Switch
EB4-IS - Factory Installed 4-PIN 650 Lumen Emergency
Ballast with Internal Test Switch
EB4R - Remote 4-PIN 650 Lumen Emergency Ballast
with Remote Test Switch
EBH-IS - Factory Installed 4-PIN 1300 Lumen Emergency
Ballast with Internal Test Switch
HB30 - T-Bar Hanger Set
CP
- Chicago Plenum (Consult Factory)
347V - Consult factory
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Trims for 8"
Horizontal Lamp
Compact Fluorescent
Recessed Housings
Catalog No.
Type
Project
All trims are compatable with 8 Inch Horizontal Lamp Compact Fluorescent Recessed Housings: RA8118HEMV,
RA8142HEMV, RA8218HEMV, RA8226HEMV and RA8242HEMV series housings.
All trims have white trim finish unless specified.
All trims are cULus listed.
All trims are suitable for damp locations; only shower trims are listed for wet locations.
Specification Grade Trims
One piece ALZAK™ reflector. Spun parabolic contour provides 40° cutoff
to lamp and lamp image. Optically designed for superior light control. All
reflector finishes are low iridescent to eliminate the rainbowing effect.
Self-flanged trim design that produces a smooth transition from fixture to
ceiling. Custom finishes are available, consult Con-Tech for details. White
painted flange available. Add “-WPF” after the catalog number.
CST8422H-CLR
Clear Reflector
8-7/8"
O.D.
CST8423H-PL
Matte Platinum Reflector
Finishes: -CLR (clear), -PL (matte platinum)
Commercial Grade Trims
7-3/8"
I.D.
CTR8421H-B
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector, Black Trim Ring
CTR8421H-P
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector, White Trim Ring
CTR8421H-P-WHT
White Baffle, White Reflector, White Trim Ring
7-5/8"
I.D.
7-3/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
9-1/2"
O.D.
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
CTR8425H-P
CTR8427H-P
Floating Glass Trim
Black Baffle Trim
White Reflector, 1-1/2" Drop
CTR8427H-P-WHT
White Baffle Trim
Clear specular reflector with regressed prismatic convex
glass lens; 1-1/2" regress. Aluminum baffle and reflector.
Wet location listed.
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
8-7/8"
O.D.
CTR8426H-P
Floating Ring
White Reflector, 1-1/2" Drop, 3-1/2" Center Hole
CTR8429H-(CLR, PL)
CTR8422H-(CLR, WHT)
Specular Reflector: -CLR (Clear), -WHT (White)
Self-flanged Specular Reflector
Clear or Matte Platinum finish.
7-3/4"
I.D.
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
10-3/4"
O.D.
CTR8428H-(CLR,WHT)-P
1AR8(B,F,G,R,Y)*
Single sandblasted floating colored acrylic ring supported
by three (3) posts. Clear or white reflector, white metal
trim ring. 1-1/2" Drop from ceiling.
*B (Blue), F (Frosted), G (Green), R (Red), Y (Yellow)
CTR8423H-CLR
Wall Wash Kickplate, Clear Reflector,
White Plastic Trim Ring
Reflector/Trim Finishes
Reflector Finish Options:
CLR - Clear
WHT - White
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PL - Matte Platinum
Trim Finish Options:
B
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P
Acrylic Ring Finish Codes:
B
G
Y
- White
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- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
F
R
- Frosted
- Red
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RA8218HEMV
Catalog No.
8" Architectural Grade
Compact Fluorescent Housing,
Horizontal Lamp
Type
Project
Trim:
0
90°
CST8422H-CLR
Clear Specular Reflector
Lamp: (2) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 1.1
Test No.: 55842
75°
250
60°
500
45°
750
0°
Trim:
15°
30°
0
90°
CST8422H-PL
Platinum Reflector
Lamp: (2) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 1.2
Test No.: 55843
75°
200
400
45°
600
0°
Trim:
60°
15°
30°
0
90°
CTR8422H-CLR
Clear Specular Reflector
Lamp: (2) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 1.4
Test No.: 55847
75°
300
60°
600
45°
900
0°
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15°
30°
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
ZONAL LUMENS
485
479
449
435
358
382
258
5
2
0
0
DISTANCE
(FT.)
ZONAL LUMENS
481
479
475
416
319
236
136
58
16
2
0
6'
13.5
9.9
7.6
13.2
10'
4.8
16.5
12'
3.4
19.9
14'
2.5
23.2
16'
1.9
26.5
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ZONAL LUMENS
668
674
670
532
586
441
8
2
0
0
0
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RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Cone of Light
DISTANCE
(FT.)
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
13.4
8.5
8'
7.5
11.4
10'
4.8
14.2
12'
3.3
17.0
14'
2.5
19.9
16'
1.9
22.7
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
67
61
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
26
67
59
52
46
40
36
32
29
26
23
21
64
59
53
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
25
64
57
51
45
40
35
32
28
26
23
21
80%
50% 30%
59
53
48
43
38
35
32
29
26
24
22
59
51
45
39
35
31
28
25
23
21
19
70%
50% 30%
57
52
47
42
38
34
31
28
26
24
22
57
50
44
39
34
31
27
25
22
20
19
50%
50% 30%
55
50
45
40
37
33
30
28
25
23
22
55
49
43
38
34
30
27
24
22
20
19
Coefficients of Utilization
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
18.6
9.2
8'
10.4
12.3
10'
6.7
15.3
12'
4.6
18.4
14'
3.4
21.4
16'
2.6
24.5
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
Recycle
68
60
53
46
41
36
32
29
26
24
22
50%
50% 30%
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
Cone of Light
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
68
62
56
50
45
41
37
33
31
28
26
70%
50% 30%
Coefficients of Utilization
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
DISTANCE
(FT.)
80%
50% 30%
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
8'
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
Coefficients of Utilization
Cone of Light
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
80%
50% 30%
68
63
57
53
48
44
40
37
34
32
30
68
61
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
26
70%
50% 30%
67
62
56
52
47
44
40
37
34
32
29
67
60
54
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
26
50%
50% 30%
64
59
55
50
46
42
39
36
33
31
29
64
58
53
48
43
39
36
33
30
27
25
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
All specifications subject to change without notice.