Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The GCAFA Series features a deep para-contoured fixture housing, high
reflectivity and optimum lamp to lens spacing. The series produces total
uniformity of light in the luminous area and is compatible with all of
today’s popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of options
and accessories for application versatility.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
The specification luminaire is designed to offer maximum efficiency and
performance for today’s unique interior specifications. The GCAFA Series
is an excellent choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals or
retail merchandising areas.
Prepared by
SPE C IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
C on s t r u c t i o n
E le ctrica l*
H inging/Latching
Deep para-contoured housing,
die formed code gauge, prime
cold rolled steel. Die embossed
housing has full length die formed
stiffeners for added strength.
Ballast cover, easily removed
without tools. Die formed captive
lampholder bracket fully encloses
lampholder wiring permitting easy
lampholder replacement. Heavy
gauge endplates are securely
attached with interlocking tabs and
screws assure accurate row length
without build-up. Ample KOs
for continuous row wiring. End
plates have labor saving integral
Grid-Lock feature for safety and
convenience.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class “P” and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
UL/CUL listed. Suitable for damp
locations.**
Positive cam action spring loaded,
self locking, black steel latches.
Safety-lock T-hinges allow hinging
and latching
either side.
F in ish
Frame/Shielding
Multistage, iron phosphate
pretreatment ensures maximum
bonding and rust inhibitor. Lighting
grade, baked white enamel finish.
Die formed, heavy gauge, flat
floating steel door with reinforced
mitered corners and baked
white enamel finish. Door frame
quadrasealed to prevent light
spillage. Black reveal around
entire perimeter of door frame.
Light stabilized 100% virgin acrylic
prismatic shielding. Standard
#12 pattern. Optional shielding
available.
GCAFA
128T8
132
228T8
232
1' X 4' TROFFER
1 OR 2 T8 LAMPS
5-5/8"
[143mm]
Specification Deep Troffer
11-3/4" [298mm]
MO UNTING D A TA
D OOR F RA ME S
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
1-1/2"
[38mm]
GCAFA
Flat, Floating, Extruded
White Aluminum
ENERGY DATA
GCARA
3/8" Deep, Regressed, Floating
Extruded White Aluminum
11-3/4"
[298mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-51
Catalog Number: GCAFA-232A
5-1/4" [133mm]
3-1/2" [89mm]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
128T8 (27)
132 (30)
228T8 (48)
232 (55)
6-1/4" [159mm]
48" [1219mm]
L AM P C ONFIGUR A TI O N S
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.71
5-5/8" [143mm]
5-5/8" [143mm]
11-3/4"
[298mm]
X=3-1/4"
[83mm]
*Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
**Consult Pre Sales Technical Support.
X
11-3/4"
[298mm]
C EILING C OM PA TIB I L I T Y
G
Grid/Lay-in
Standard
G
Concealed T
G
Slot Grid
F
Aluminum Flange Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
MZ
Modular Trim
With Supporting
Swing Gates
Ceiling
Type
Trim
Type
Exposed Grid
Concealed T
Slot Grid
Flange
Concealed “T” or ”Z“
Metal Pan
G
G or T
G or T
F
MZ
MZ
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
(Verify compatibility/ consult
Pre Sales Technical Support.)
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GC AFA
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Coefficients of Utilization
GCAFA-232A
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2800 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.2 x
mounting height
Efficiency 58.5%
Test Report:
GCASF232A.IES
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Candela
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
70
65
60
56
51
47
44
41
38
35
32
70
62
56
50
45
41
37
33
30
27
25
70
60
52
46
41
36
32
29
25
23
20
70
58
50
43
37
32
29
25
22
19
17
68
63
58
54
50
46
43
40
37
34
32
68
61
55
49
45
40
36
33
30
27
24
68
59
52
46
40
36
32
28
25
22
20
68
57
49
43
37
32
29
25
22
19
17
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
65
59
53
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
24
62
56
51
46
42
38
34
31
28
26
23
60
54
49
45
41
37
33
30
28
25
23
58
51
45
39
35
30
27
24
21
18
16
65
57
50
44
40
35
31
28
25
22
20
65
56
48
42
37
32
28
25
22
19
17
62
55
49
43
39
34
31
28
25
22
20
62
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
22
19
17
Zonal Lumen Summary
Ty p i c a l VC P Pe r c e n t a g e s
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Lumens
%Lamp
%Fixture
1139
1816
2836
3274
3274
20.3
32.4
50.6
58.5
58.5
34.8
55.4
86.6
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
61
64
54
58
45
48
56
60
45
48
60
53
47
42
38
34
30
27
24
22
19
60
52
46
40
36
31
28
25
22
19
17
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
62
67
54
59
45
48
56
61
45
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
Across⊥
45°
1477
1469
1450
1417
1368
1302
1218
1477
1472
1453
1419
1369
1303
1212
1477
1471
1452
1418
1370
1295
1181
1111
982
832
665
510
382
276
198
145
107
56
0
1089
942
777
619
470
332
222
150
119
96
52
0
1049
903
737
563
410
298
223
180
149
109
56
0
48
LER = FL-51
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.71
ORDER INFOR M A TION
S A M P L E N U M B E R : G C A FA - 2 3 2 A - U N V- E B 8 1 - U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
NY=New York
City Rated
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
Width
Blank=1' Width
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)(2)
G=Concealed T
G=Slot Grid
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (6)
MZ=Modular Trim
EMZ=Modular Trim
(Extended Swing Arm)
Series
C=Specification Deep Troffer
Air Supply
A=Air Handling Floating Door,
Black Reveal
AV=Air Handling w/Directional
Vanes
B=Non-Air Handling Floating
Door, Black Reveal
Blank=No Vane
Voltage (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (4)
Number
of Lamps
1 or 2 lamps
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48") (5)
32=32W T8 (48")
Shielding
A=#12 Acrylic Pattern
A125=#12 Pattern Acrylic
(.125" Thick)
A19/156=#19 Pattern Acrylic
(.156" Thick)
IMA 48=Injection Molded
Acrylic (.150" Thick)
PB1S=Silver Parabolic Louver
(1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2")
DA=Dropped Dish - Matte
White Acrylic
(Additional Shielding Media Available.
See Accessory Section.)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (6)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
Doorframes
FA=Flush White Extruded Aluminum c/w Spring Latch
RA=Regressed White Extruded Aluminum
FAN=Flush Natural Anodized Extruded Aluminum
RAN=Regressed Natural Anodized Extruded Aluminum
FAB=Flush Black Extruded Aluminum
RAB=Regressed Black Extruded Aluminum
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Options
GL=Single Element
Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency
Installed (6)
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps
Installed
L8835=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 3500K (5)
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 4100K (5)
L8835HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 3500K, 3100
Lumens
L8841HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 4100K, 3100
Lumens
(1)
Ballast Type (3)
EB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Instant Start.
High Ballast Factor >1.13.
No. of
Total Harmonic
Ballast
Distortion < 10%
1 or 2
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1 or 2
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
Options
out of carton
PAF=Painted After
PALC=Job Pack,
Fabrication
in carton
20GA/REP=20 Gauge Riveted Endplates.
For use in New York City.
RLS=Rotor-Lock Socket (T8 Lamps Only)
(Additional options available. See Accessory Section)
HPT8 Ballast
HB8 L=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Low Ballast Factor .77
HB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start. Ballast Factor .88
HB8 N=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Normal Ballast Factor 1.0
HB8 H=T8 Electronic Instant Start. High Ballast Factor 1.15-1.2
HR8 DIM=T8 Electronic Program Start Step Dimming. Ballast Factor .88
HR8 L=T8 Electronic Program Start. Low Ballast Factor .77
HR8 =T8 Electronic Program Start. Ballast Factor .88
HR8 H=T8 Electronic Program Start. High Ballast Factor 1.15-1.2
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(2)
(2)
NOTES: Integral end plate grid lock feature not available in heat removal. An EQ Grid Clip is
(3)
recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Products also available
(4)
in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when specifying
(5)
emergencies, voltage must be specific. When utilizing 28W T8 lamps, HPT8 Ballast must be
(6)
speficied. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture.
For complete product data, reference the Fluorescent Specification binder. Specifications &
dimensions subject to change without notice. Consult your Cooper Lighting Representative for
availability and ordering information.
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
SH IP P ING DATA
Catalog No.
GCAFA-132A
GCAFA-232A
Wt.
19 lbs.
19 lbs.
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