Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The Paralux III Series features recessed aesthetics and the latest in
energy efficient technology. The luminaire incorporates a nominal 3"
deep precision cell louver into a 4-3/4" deep para-contoured fixture
housing. This combination creates a total high performance parabolic
optical assembly for optimum performance. The series is compatible with
all of today’s popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of
options and accessories for application versatility. The high performance
luminaire is designed to offer maximum efficiency and performance
for today’s unique interior specifications. The Paralux III series is an
excellent choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals or retail
merchandising areas.
Type
Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
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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
4-3/4" deep, para-contoured
housing, die formed of code
gauge, prime cold rolled steel.
Die embossed housing has full
length die formed stiffeners for
added strength. Contoured ballast/
wireway cover is easily removed.
Die formed captive lampholder
bracket fully encloses lampholder
wiring permitting easy lampholder
replacement. Heavy gauge end
plates are securely attached with
interlocking tabs and screws. Four
auxiliary fixture end suspension
points provided. KOs for
continuous row wiring. End plates
have integral Grid-Lock feature for
safety and convenience.
Ballast are CBM/ETL Class “P” and
are positively secured by mounting
bolts. Pressure lock lampholders.
UL/CUL listed. Suitable for damp
locations.
Positive spring loaded, self locking,
steel latches. Safety lock T-hinges
allow hinging and latching from
either side.
Louver
Die formed of low iridescent,
vertical grain anodized aluminum.
Finish is Anodic oxide coating.
Accurate precision parabolic
cells are held in place with
interlocking feature. True-cut
mitered corners. Black reveal with
integral mechanical light seal
around entire perimeter of louver.
Louver protected from construction
contaminants by polyethylene
cover.
F in ish
Lighting grade, baked white
enamel finish. Multistage, iron
phosphate pretreatment ensures
maximum bonding and rust
inhibition.
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (2)
6, 9, 16 Cell
2' X 2' PARABOLIC
2-U LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR, SPECULAR
OR WHITE PAINTED LOUVER
Paralux III
Recessed Static or Air
Supply Troffer
23-3/4"
[603mm]
MOUNTING D A TA
2EP3GAX
2U6T8
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
2 LAMP – 6 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=6"
[152mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
X
4-5/8"
[117mm]
X
23-3/4" [603mm]
2 LAMP – 9 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
ENERGY DATA
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=6"
[152mm]
X
4-5/8"
[117mm]
X
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
2U6T8 (61)
23-3/4" [603mm]
2 LAMP – 16 CELL
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-52
Catalog Number: 2EP3GAX-332
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.62
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=6"
[152mm]
X
4-5/8"
[117mm]
X
23-3/4" [603mm]
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
G
F
MZ
MZ
(Verify compatibility/ consult
factory.)
**Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING
TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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2 E P 3 GAX-2 U6 T 8
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Coefficients of Utilization
2EP3GAX-2U6T8S23I
Electronic Ballast
FB31T8/35K/6 Lamps
2600 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.3 x
mounting height
Efficiency 63.8%
Test Report:
2EP3GAX2U6T8S23I.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
76
71
65
60
55
51
47
43
40
38
35
76
68
60
54
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
76
66
57
49
43
38
33
30
27
24
22
76
64
53
45
39
34
29
26
23
21
19
74
69
63
58
53
49
46
42
39
37
35
74
67
59
53
47
42
38
35
32
29
27
74
65
56
48
42
37
33
30
27
24
22
74
63
53
45
39
33
29
26
23
21
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
71
64
57
51
45
41
37
34
31
28
26
68
62
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
26
65
59
53
48
43
39
35
32
29
27
25
64
56
48
41
36
31
27
24
22
20
18
71
62
54
47
41
36
32
29
26
24
22
71
61
52
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
68
60
53
46
40
36
32
29
26
24
22
68
59
51
43
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
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
1067
1717
2984
3317
3317
20.5
33.0
57.4
63.8
63.8
32.2
51.8
90.0
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
72
67
79
73
83
78
82
78
85
82
65
58
51
45
40
35
31
28
26
23
21
65
57
49
43
37
32
29
25
23
21
19
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
65
60
75
69
79
74
78
73
82
Across ⊥
1314
1319
1338
1371
1383
1330
1174
Along II
1314
1303
1274
1234
1188
1129
1066
45°
1314
1311
1304
1300
1293
1266
1210
990
1089
998
909
812
708
586
422
204
65
21
7
4
0
920
773
698
647
547
327
102
25
9
4
0
902
880
924
950
754
327
100
26
10
4
0
78
LER = FP-52
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.62
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2EP3GAX-2U6T8S23I-UNV-EB81-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
HR=Heat
Removal (1)
Width
2=2' Width
EP=Paralux Louver
3=3" Louver Depth
Voltage (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (4)
Number
of Lamps
2=2 Lamps
Wattage (Length)
U6T8=32W T8 (24")
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
23=2 Rows of 3, 6 Cell
33=3 Rows of 3, 9 Cell
44=4 Rows of 4, 16 Cell
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)
G=Concealed T/Slot Grid (6)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
MZ=Modular Trim
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low
Iridescent) Standard (Silver Only)
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver Only)
P=Painted (White only)
AX=Air Supply Floating Louver
X=Blank Side/Floating Louver Non-Air Supply (Omit A)
AVX=Air Supply Floating Louver
with Directional Air Vane (Add V)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
(1)
Options
GL=Single Element
Fuse
GM=Double
Element Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Lamps=Lamps
Installed (refer to
lamp ordering
options)
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex
ordering information)
EL=Emergency
Installed (5)
Ballast Type
EB8 =T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB8 /PLUS= T8 Electronic Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of
High Ballast Factor >1.15
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
Options
PAF=Painted After
Fabrication
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
out of carton
PALC=Job Pack,
in carton
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
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 recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture.
(3)
(4)
Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.
(5)
(6)
Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may require a 5-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must use low profile battery pack. Louver is recessed by 5/16" in
(7)
Concealed T or Slot Grid T. 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.
SH IP P ING D A T A
Catalog No.
2EP3GAX-2U6T8S23I
2EP3GAX-2U6T8S33I
2EP3GAX-2U6T8S44I
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.
Wt.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
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