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.
Catalog #
2EP3-IC is rated for installations when the housing is in direct contact with
insulation.The high performance luminaire is designed to offer maximum
efficiency and performance for today’s unique interior specifications.
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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
without tools. Die formed captive
lampholder bracket fully encloses
lampholder wiring permitting
easy lampholder replacement.
Heavy 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.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class “P”
and are positively secured. 2G11
base lampholders have doubleedge
wiping action pressure lock
contacts with vertically oriented
lamp support clips. UL/CUL listed
lampholders. UL/CUL listed for
Type IC Recessed Luminaire (Rated
for direct contact with insulation).
Suitable for damp locations.
Positive spring loaded, self locking,
steel latches. Safety lock T-hinges
allow hinging and latching from
either side.
F in ish
Lighting grade, baked white
enamel finish. Multistage, iron
phosphate pretreatment ensures
maximum bonding and rust
inhibition.
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.
2EP3GAX-IC
2BX40
9 or 16 Cell
2' X 2' PARABOLIC
2 LAMP BIAXIAL
SEMI-SPECULAR,
SPECULAR OR WHITE
PAINTED LOUVER
4-3/4"
[121mm]
Paralux III
Recessed Static or
Air Supply Troffer
For Use in
Insulated Ceilings
23-3/4"
[603mm]
MO UNTING D A TA
2 LAMP
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (2)
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
ENERGY DATA
2 LAMP – 16 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
28X40 (67)
10-1/2"
[267mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-57
Catalog Number: 2EP3GAX-IC2BX40S33I
3-5/8" [93mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.62
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
CEI LING 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
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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2E P 3 GAX-IC -2 B X4 0
PH OTOM ETR IC S
2EP3GAX-IC-2BX40S44I
Candlepower
Electronic Ballast
F40BX/35K/RS Lamps
3150 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 2.2 x
mounting height
Efficiency 63.7%
Test Report:
2EP3GAXIC2BX40S441I.IES
LER = FP-52
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.62
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1262
1254
1225
1188
1143
1097
1039
970
892
800
690
543
338
145
49
23
10
3
0
Across ⊥
1262
1233
1251
1264
1331
1471
1648
1799
2007
2283
1920
938
284
85
40
20
9
3
0
45°
1262
1241
1218
1211
1197
1200
1245
1311
1379
1416
1405
1152
543
118
43
21
10
3
0
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
76
71
65
60
55
50
46
43
40
37
34
76
68
60
54
48
42
38
34
31
28
26
76
66
57
49
43
37
33
29
26
23
21
76
64
54
45
39
33
29
25
22
20
18
74
69
63
58
53
49
45
42
39
36
33
74
67
59
53
47
42
37
34
31
28
26
74
65
56
48
42
37
32
29
26
23
21
74
63
53
45
38
33
29
25
22
20
18
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
71
64
57
51
45
40
36
33
30
27
25
68
62
55
49
44
39
35
32
29
27
24
65
59
53
48
42
38
34
31
28
26
24
71
62
54
47
41
36
32
28
25
23
21
71
61
52
44
38
33
28
25
22
20
18
68
60
53
46
40
35
31
28
25
22
20
68
59
51
43
37
32
28
25
22
19
17
Zonal Lumen Summary
Typical VCP Percentages
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
1039
1881
3826
4014
4014
%Lamp
16.5
29.9
60.7
63.7
63.7
%Fixture
25.9
46.9
95.3
100.0
100.0
10%
30 10
65
58
51
45
39
35
31
27
25
22
20
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
77
70
83
77
86
81
85
81
88
84
65
57
50
43
37
32
28
24
22
19
17
0%
0
64
56
48
41
36
31
27
23
20
18
16
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
74
66
81
74
85
79
84
79
87
83
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2EP3GAX-2BX40S33I-120V-EB51-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
HR=Heat
Removal (1)
Width
2=2' Width
EP=Paralux Louver
3=3" Louver Depth
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)
G=Concealed T/Slot Grid (6)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
MZ=Modular Trim
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)
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)
BX40=40W Biax (24")
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
33=3 Rows of 3, 9 Cell
44=4 Rows of 4, 16 Cell
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low
Iridescent) Standard (Silver Only)
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver Only)
P=Painted (White only)
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
EB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant (8)
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 20%
TEB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant (8)
Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
ER5 =T5 Biax Electronic Program
Rapid Start. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 10%
Options
PAF=Painted
After Fabrication
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack, out of carton
PALC=Job Pack, in carton
Number of Ballasts
1=1 Ballast
2=2 Ballasts
3=3 Ballasts
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips (2)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (7)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
IC=IC Rated
(1)
(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)
(8)
Concealed T or Slot Grid T. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture. Not available in UNV voltages. Must specify voltage.
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 D A T A
Catalog No.
2EP3GAX-IC-2BX40S33I
2EP3GAX-IC-3BX40S33I
Wt.
35 lbs.
28 lbs.
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