RA8118VEMV
8" Vertical Lamp Architectural Grade
New Construction Compact Fluorescent Housing
Specifications/Features
Catalog No.
Type
Project
Housing/Mounting
Architectural Grade 8" housing, 7-3/4" aperture size.
Maximum ceiling thickness: 1-1/4". Allow 3" clearance around fixture.
Installed bar hangers span 24" and include built-in nailers and T-bar clips.
Heat sink aluminum socket cup with keyhole for vertical adjustment of
lampholder position. This 1-1/2" lamp height adjustability allows for
distinct beam spreads: wide, medium and narrow.
J-box is provided for wiring 4 in 4 out with (4) 1/2", (4) Romex pryouts
and (1) 1/2" and 3/4" concentric knockout.
Lamp/Electrical
(1) 13W DTT or TRT 4-PIN Compact Fluorescent lamp, G24Q-1 or
GX24Q-1 base.
(1) 18W DTT or TRT 4-PIN Compact Fluorescent lamp, G24Q-2 or
GX24Q-2 base.
Electronic, multi wattage ballast with high power factor (.99).
Multi Volt (120-277V).
Class P thermally protected by internal fuse in electronic ballast.
Sound rating: A
Surge protected, meets ANSI C62.41.
End of lamp life protection circuit.
Program start for extended lamp life.
Maximum input (13W) current: @ 120V (.13A), @ 277V (.05A).
Maximum input (18W) current: @ 120V (.15A), @ 277V (.07A).
11"
7-3/4"
Trims
15-3/8"
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"
Ceiling Opening: 7-7/8"
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:
Housing
RA8118VEMV
CTR8422V-PL
Trims
Options
For trim details, see “Trims for 8"
Vertical Lamp Architectural Grade
Compact Fluorescent Recessed
Housings” sheet.
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
CP
- Chicago Plenum (Consult Factory)
347V - Consult factory
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Trims for 8"
Vertical Lamp
Compact Fluorescent
Recessed Housings
Catalog No.
Type
Project
All trims are compatable with 8 Inch Horizontal Lamp Compact Fluorescent Recessed Housings: RA8118VEMV and RA8142VEMVR series.
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.
CST8422V-(CLR, PL)
Reflector
8-7/8"
O.D.
CST8423V-(CLR, PL)
90° Wall Wash Kicker
Finishes: -CLR (clear), -PL (matte platinum)
Commercial Grade Trims
7-3/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
7-3/8"
I.D.
Height: 7-3/8"
CTR8421V-B
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector, Black Trim Ring
9-1/2"
O.D.
Height: 7"
CTR8427V-P
Height: 6-3/4"
Floating Glass Trim
Black Baffle Trim
White Reflector, 1-1/2" Drop
CTR8427V-P-WHT
CTR8421V-P-WHT
Clear specular reflector with regressed prismatic convex
glass lens; 1-1/2" regress. Aluminum baffle and reflector.
Wet location listed.
White Baffle, White Reflector, White Trim Ring
White Baffle Trim
7-5/8"
I.D.
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
CTR8425V-P
CTR8421V-P
Black Baffle, Clear Reflector, White Trim Ring
7-5/8"
I.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
7-5/8"
I.D.
8-7/8"
O.D.
9-3/8"
O.D.
Height: 6-3/4"
CTR8426V-P
Floating Ring
Height: 6-3/8"
Height: 7-3/8"
White Reflector, 1-1/2" Drop, 3-1/2" Center Hole
CTR8429V-(CLR, PL)
CTR8422V-(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.
CTR8428V-(CLR,WHT)-P
1AR8(B,F,G,R,Y)*
Height: 6-7/8"
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)
CTR8423V-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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RA8118VEMV
8" Vertical Lamp Architectural Grade
New Construction Compact Fluorescent Housing
Catalog No.
Type
Project
Trim:
0
90°
CST8422V-CLR
Clear Specular Reflector
Lamp: (1) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 0.7
Test No.: 55827
75°
200
60°
400
45°
600
0°
Trim:
15°
30°
0
90°
CST8422V-PL
Platinum Reflector
Lamp: (1) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 1.2
Test No.: 55828
75°
110
220
45°
330
0°
Trim:
60°
15°
30°
0
90°
CTR8422V-CLR
Clear Specular Reflector
Lamp: (1) 18W DTT
Lumens: 1250 per lamp
Spacing Criteria: 0.7
Test No.: 55832
75°
250
60°
500
45°
750
0°
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15°
30°
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
ZONAL LUMENS
567
546
390
311
281
195
115
16
2
0
0
ZONAL LUMENS
310
306
277
261
227
158
90
38
13
2
0
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ZONAL LUMENS
632
600
429
372
324
204
59
2
1
0
0
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BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
15.8
3.9
8'
8.9
5.2
10'
5.7
6.5
12'
3.9
7.8
14'
2.9
9.1
16'
2.2
10.4
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Cone of Light
DISTANCE
(FT.)
6'
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
8.6
7.4
8'
4.8
9.8
3.1
12.3
12'
2.2
14.7
14'
1.6
17.2
16'
1.2
19.6
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.
70%
50% 30%
72
65
59
53
48
44
40
37
34
31
29
72
64
56
50
44
40
36
32
29
27
25
50%
50% 30%
69
63
57
52
47
43
39
36
33
31
29
69
61
55
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
25
80%
50% 30%
61
55
49
44
39
36
32
30
27
25
23
61
53
46
40
35
32
28
25
23
21
19
70%
50% 30%
59
53
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
25
23
59
52
45
40
35
31
28
25
23
21
19
50%
50% 30%
57
51
46
41
37
34
31
28
26
24
22
57
50
44
39
34
31
28
25
23
21
19
Coefficients of Utilization
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
6'
17.6
4.2
8'
9.9
5.6
10'
6.3
7.0
12'
4.4
8.3
14'
3.2
9.7
16'
2.5
11.1
Note: Diameter shown is where fc value is half the fc at nadir.
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74
65
57
50
45
40
36
33
30
27
25
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
Cone of Light
FOOTCANDLES
(FC)
74
67
60
54
49
45
41
37
34
32
30
Coefficients of Utilization
BEAM
DIAMETER
(FT.)
10'
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)
6'
Candlepower Summary
FROM 0
0
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
Coefficients of Utilization
Cone of Light
DISTANCE
(FT.)
RC
RW
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
80%
50% 30%
74
68
62
57
52
47
43
40
37
34
32
74
66
59
53
48
43
39
36
33
30
28
70%
50% 30%
73
67
61
56
51
47
43
40
37
34
32
73
65
58
52
47
43
39
35
32
30
28
50%
50% 30%
69
64
59
54
50
46
42
39
36
33
31
69
63
57
51
46
42
38
35
32
30
27
Note: Effective floor cavity reflectance = 20%
All specifications subject to change without notice.