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. 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.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
Prepared by
S PEC IFIC A TION FEA T U R E S
Construction
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. Deep “V” center ballast/
wireway 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. Endplates
have labor saving integral GridLock 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/S hielding
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. Quadrasealed
to prevent light spillage. Light
stabilized 100% virgin acrylic
prismatic shielding. Standard
#12 pattern. Optional shielding
available.
4-5/8"
[117mm]
2GCAFA
217
417
2U6T8
2U1-5/8
2BX40
2' X 2' TROFFER
2 OR 4 LAMPS
Specification Deep Troffer
23-3/4" [603mm]
MO UNTING D A TA
L AM P C O N F IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8 [22mm] K.O. (2)
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (2)
4-5/8" [117mm]
4-5/8" [117mm]
10-3/4"
[273mm]
1-1/2"
[38mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
4-5/8" [117mm]
X=1-5/8"
[42mm]
8-7/8"
[226mm]
X
23-3/4" [604mm]
5-3/4"
X
[146mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
10-1/2"
[267mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
5-1/4" [133mm]
3-3/4" [95mm]
6-1/4" [159mm]
X=4-5/8"
[117mm]
D OOR FR A M ES
GCAFA
Flat, Floating, Extruded
White Aluminum
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FL-54
Catalog Number: 2GCAFA-2U6T8
4-5/8" [117mm]
24" [610mm]
ENERGY DATA
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
217 (36), 417 (63) , 2U6T8 (61),
2U1-5/8 (61), 2BX40 (67)
4-5/8" [117mm]
X
X=4-3/4"
[121mm]
X
6"
6"
X
[152mm]
[152mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.44
GCARA
3/8" Deep, Regressed, Floating
Extruded White Aluminum
*Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
**Consult Pre Sales Technical Support.
C EILING C OM PA TIB IL 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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2GCAFA
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Coefficients of Utilization
2GCAFA-2U6T8A
Electronic Ballast
FB31T8/TL741/46
Lamps
2600 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.3 x
mounting height
Efficiency 64.7%
Test Report:
2GCASF2U6T8A.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
77
71
66
61
56
52
48
44
41
38
35
77
69
61
55
49
44
40
36
32
29
26
77
66
57
50
44
39
34
31
27
24
21
77
64
54
47
40
35
31
27
23
20
18
75
70
64
59
55
50
47
43
40
37
34
75
67
60
54
48
43
39
35
32
29
26
75
65
57
50
44
38
34
30
27
24
21
75
63
54
46
40
35
30
27
23
20
18
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
72
65
58
52
47
42
38
34
31
28
25
69
62
56
50
45
41
37
34
30
27
25
66
60
54
49
44
40
36
33
29
27
24
65
56
49
43
37
32
28
35
22
19
17
72
63
55
48
43
38
34
30
26
23
21
72
61
52
45
40
34
30
27
23
20
18
69
61
53
47
42
37
33
29
26
23
21
69
59
51
45
39
34
30
26
23
20
18
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
1086
1754
2863
3366
3366
20.9
33.7
55.1
64.7
64.7
32.3
52.1
85.1
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
62
66
55
59
47
50
57
61
47
50
66
59
52
46
41
36
32
29
26
23
20
66
58
50
44
38
34
30
26
23
20
18
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
59
63
52
56
43
46
55
59
44
47
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Across⊥
Along II
45°
1392
1392
1374
1341
1291
1226
1143
1392
1387
1375
1347
1305
1245
1164
1392
1392
1383
1361
1323
1262
1185
1041
921
781
629
486
367
276
205
151
110
58
0
1063
944
811
672
530
385
263
176
128
102
57
0
1104
1016
904
754
581
423
301
223
175
130
71
0
LER = FL-54
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.44
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
S A M P L E N U M B E R : 2 G C A FA - 2 U 6 T 8 A - 1 2 0 V- E B 8 1 - U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
NY=New York
City Rated
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
Width
2=2' Width
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)(1)
G=Concealed T
G=Slot Grid
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (4)
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 (2)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (3)
Number
of Lamps
2 or 4 lamps
Wattage (Length)
U6T8=32W T8 (24")
U15/8=31W T8 (24")
BX40=40W Biax (24")
17=17W T8 (24")
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.)
Ballast Start Type
LTS=Low Trigger Start
(20 Watt only) (120V only)
HTS=High Trigger Start (20 Watt)
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
Ballast Type (2)
PAL=Job Pack,
Blank=Standard
Options
out of carton
Magnetic Ballast (Biax & 20W)
PAF=Painted After
PALC=Job Pack,
EB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Fabrication
in carton
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
20GA/REP=20
Gauge
Riveted
Endplates.
No. of Ballast
Options
For use in New York City.
1, 2 or 3
GL=Single Element
RLS=Rotor-Lock Socket (T8 Lamps Only)
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Instant Start.
Fuse
(Additional options available. See Accessory Section)
High Ballast Factor >1.13.
GM=Double Element
No. of
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
Fuse
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
WTR=White Reveal
Lamps=Lamps Installed ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
ACCESSORIES
(refer to lamp ordering
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
options)
No. of Ballast
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety
Flex=Flex Installed
1, 2 or 3
Earthquake Clips(1)
(Reference Flex ordering EB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start.
information)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 20%
EL=Emergency
No. of Ballast
Installed
1, 2 or 3
TEB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (4)
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
(1)
NOTES: An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture.
(2)
(3)
Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not avail(4)
able when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. 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.
Eaton
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770-486-4800
www.eaton.com/lighting
Specifications and
dimensions subject to
change without notice.
SH IP P ING DATA
Catalog No.
2GCAFA-217A
2GCAFA-417A
2GCAFA-2U6T8A
2GCAFA-2U1-5/8A
2GCAFA-2BX40A
Wt.
19 lbs.
21 lbs.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
18 lbs.
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