Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The Paralux III Tannenbaum louver offers designers an exciting new
appearance forlow brightness recessed applications. The luminaire
incorporates a unique European louver design featuring low iridescent
specular and Tannenbaum aluminum optical surfaces. This louver
integrates into the Paralux III 4-3/4" deep para-contoured housing for
optimum performance. The Paralux III series is compatible with all of
today’s popular ceiling systems and is available with a number of options
and accessories to application versatility. The Paralux III Tannenbaum
louver is a great visual alternative to traditional recessed luminaires
and provides efficient, low glare ambient lighting appropriate for most
commercial interior environments.
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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
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H inging/Latching
4-3/4" deep, para-contoured
housing, die formed 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.
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
anodized specular and
Tannenbaum aluminum. Finish
is anodic oxide coating. Accurate
precision contours are held in place
with interlocking feature. Trus
cut mitered corners. Black reveal
with integral mechanical light seal
around entire perimeter of louver.
Louver protected from construction
contaminants by poly cover.
2EP3GAX
2U6T8
2U1-5/8, 3U1-5/8
2BX40, 3BX40
18 Cell
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2' X 2' PARABOLIC
2 OR 3 LAMP
TANNENBAUM LOUVER
23-3/4"
[603mm]
Paralux III
Recessed Static or Air
Supply Troffer
MOUNTING 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)
3 LAMP
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] (2)
7/8" [22mm]
K.O. (4)
3 LAMP – 18 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
7"
7"
[178mm] [178mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
ENERGY DATA
2 LAMP – 18 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
1-3/4" [45mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=1-5/8"
[41mm]
6-7/8" [176mm]
24" [608mm]
3 LAMP – 18 CELL
23-3/4" [603mm]
2 LAMP – 18 CELL
2 LAMP – 18 CELL
4-3/4"
[121mm]
4-3/4"
[121mm]
X 5-3/8" X 5-3/8" X
[137mm] [137mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=6"
[152mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
10-1/2"
[267mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
3-5/8" [93mm]
4-3/4"
[121mm]
X
4-5/8"
[117mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
X=1-5/8"
[41mm]
X
23-3/4" [603mm]
X
8-7/8"
X
[225mm]
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.)
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
2BX40 (67), 3BX40 (110), 2U6T8 (61),
2U1-5/8 (61), 3U1-5/8 (91)
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-55
Catalog Number: 2EP3GAX3BX40ST36MI
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.36
**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
T ANNE NB AUM
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2EP3GX3BX40ST36MI
Electronic Ballast
Candela
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
75
70
65
60
55
51
48
44
41
39
36
75
67
60
54
49
44
40
37
34
31
29
75
65
57
50
44
39
35
32
29
26
24
75
63
54
46
40
35
31
28
25
23
21
73
68
63
58
54
50
46
43
40
38
36
73
66
59
53
48
43
39
36
33
31
28
73
64
56
49
43
39
35
31
28
26
24
73
62
53
46
40
35
31
28
25
23
21
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
70
63
57
51
46
42
38
35
32
30
28
67
61
55
50
45
41
37
34
32
29
27
64
59
53
48
44
40
36
33
31
29
27
63
56
48
42
37
33
29
26
24
21
19
70
62
54
48
43
38
34
31
28
26
24
70
60
52
45
39
35
31
28
25
23
21
67
60
53
47
42
37
34
30
28
25
23
67
58
51
44
39
35
31
28
25
23
21
F40BX/SPX35/RS
Lamps
3150 Lumens
Zonal Lumen Summary
Typical VCP Percentages
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.1 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.6 x
mounting height
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
Efficiency 62.8%
0-180
Lumens
%Lamp
%Fixture
2116
3600
5449
5936
5936
22.4
38.1
57.7
62.8
62.8
35.6
60.6
91.8
100.0
100.0
60 x 60
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
50
52
50
50
45
44
57
57
50
49
64
58
51
46
41
37
33
30
27
25
23
64
57
50
44
38
34
31
27
25
22
21
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
76
75
75
73
78
76
73
72
75
73
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
2597
2517
2396
2279
2133
1988
1838
1674
1512
1334
1142
943
746
560
414
275
158
59
0
Across ⊥
2597
2617
2663
2770
2910
3059
3275
3122
2350
987
580
405
272
46
21
12
6
0
0
45°
2597
2561
2504
2455
2427
2401
2328
2276
2206
1903
1368
658
389
270
175
110
60
20
0
Test Report:
2EP3GX3BX40ST36MI.IES
LER = FP-55
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.36
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2EP3GAX-3BX40ST36MI-120V-EB51-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
HR=Heat
Removal (1)
Wattage (Length)
BX40=40W Biax (24")
U6T8=32W T8 (24")
U15/8=31W T8 (24")
Width
2=2' Width
Louver Color/Type
ST=Silver Tannenbaum
EP=Paralux Louver
3=3" Louver Depth
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)
G=Concealed T/Slot Grid (7)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (8)
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 (4)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (5)
Number
of Lamps
2=2 Lamps
3=3 Lamps (3)
Cell Configuration
36=3 Rows of 6, 18 Cell
Louver Finish
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver 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 (6)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (8)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
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
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
EB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. (9)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 20%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
TEB5 =T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start (9)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
ER5 = T5 Biax Electronic Program Rapid Start.
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of 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
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(2)
(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
(3)
(4)
(5)
fixture. Standard off-center ballast on 3-lamp fixtures. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available
(6)
when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific. Fixtures equipped with “EL” option may require a 5-1/2" housing depth. If installing in field, must
(7)
(8)
use low profile battery pack. Louver is recessed by 5/16" in Concealed T or Slot Grid T. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering
(9)
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-2U1-5/8ST36MI
2EP3GAX-3U1-5/8ST36MI
2EP3GAX-2U6T8ST36MI
2EP3GAX-2BX40ST36MI
2EP3GAX-3BX40ST36MI
Wt.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
28 lbs.
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