Metalux
D ES C R IPTION
The Paralux III Series features recessed aesthetics and the latest in
energy efficient technology. The luminaire incorporates a true 3" deep
precision cell louver into a 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.
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Catalog #
Project
Date
Comments
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 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. Housing features
enable fixture to be converted from
Grid to T-option or vice versa in the
field.*
Ballast 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.
Louver
F in ish
Lighting grade, baked white
enamel finish. Multistage, iron
phosphate pretreatment ensures
maximum bonding and rust
inhibition.
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.
EP3GAX2048
228T8
232
12 Cell
20" X 48" PARABOLIC
2 T8 LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR, SPECULAR
OR WHITE PAINTED LOUVER
5-5/8"
[143mm]
Paralux III
Recessed Static or Air
Supply Troffer
19-3/4"
[502mm]
MOUNTING D A TA
L A MP CONF IGURA T IONS
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (2)
1-1/2"
[38mm]
ENERGY DATA
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
228T8 (48), 232 (55)
5-5/8"
[143mm]
3" [76mm]
8-1/2"
[216mm]
19-3/4" [502mm]
19-3/4"
[502mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-59
Catalog Number:
EP3GAX2048-2U1-5/8
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.07
5-1/4" [133mm]
3-3/4" [95mm]
7-23/32" [196mm]
48" [1219mm]
*Convertibility applies to housing only.
Appropriate shielding media assemblies
must be utilized.
C EILING C OM PA TIB IL I T Y
G
Grid/Lay-in
Standard
T
Concealed T
T
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
(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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E P 3 GAX2 0 4 8
PH OTOM ETR IC S
Coefficients of Utilization
EP3GAX2048-232S26I
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2800 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.8 x
mounting height
Efficiency 71.5%
Test Report:
EP3GX2048232S26I.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
85
80
74
69
63
58
54
49
45
41
38
85
77
70
63
56
50
45
40
36
32
29
85
75
66
58
51
44
39
34
30
26
23
85
73
62
54
47
40
35
30
26
22
19
83
78
72
67
62
57
52
48
44
40
37
83
75
68
61
55
49
44
40
35
31
28
83
73
65
57
50
44
39
34
30
26
23
83
71
62
54
46
40
35
30
26
22
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
79
73
66
59
53
48
43
39
34
31
28
76
70
64
58
52
47
42
38
34
30
27
73
67
62
56
50
45
41
37
33
29
26
71
64
56
50
43
37
33
28
24
21
18
79
71
63
56
49
43
38
34
29
26
23
79
69
60
53
46
40
34
30
26
22
19
76
68
61
54
48
42
38
33
29
25
22
76
67
59
52
45
39
34
30
26
22
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
1209
2061
3713
4003
4003
21.6
36.8
66.3
71.5
71.5
30.2
51.5
92.8
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
78
75
85
81
87
84
85
84
88
87
73
66
60
53
47
42
37
33
29
25
22
73
65
58
51
45
39
34
30
25
22
19
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
82
79
87
84
89
86
88
86
90
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1490
1476
1447
1407
1355
1292
1218
45°
1490
1495
1487
1467
1436
1402
1374
1134
1037
929
807
665
497
296
118
31
10
3
0
1345
1309
1283
1251
930
469
222
83
26
11
3
0
Across ⊥
1490
1509
1517
1516
1524
1549
1568
1597
1802
1658
1000
553
342
175
58
25
11
3
0
89
LER = FP-59
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.07
ORDER IN G INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: EP3GAX2048-232S26I-UNV-EB81-U
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
Heat Removal (1)
HR=Heat Removal
HRDO=Heat Removal
Damper Open
HRDC=Heat Removal
Damper Closed
Series
EP3=Paralux III
(4)
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in – Standard
T=Concealed T /Slot Grid (2)
F=Aluminum Flange Trim (6)
MZ=Modular Trim
Air Supply
AX=Air Supply Floating Louver
X=Blank Side/Floating Louver Non-Air Supply
AVX=Air Supply Floating Louver
with Directional Air Vane
Width
2048=20" Width x 48" Length
Voltage (3)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277(5)
Number
of Lamps
2 lamps
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48") (7)
32=32W T8 (48")
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
26=2 Rows of 6, 12 Cell (20x48)
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low
Iridescent) Standard (Silver Only)
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver Only)
P=Painted (White only)
Option – Aluminum Flange Trim (6)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
Options
GL=Single Element
Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering information)
EL=Emergency
Installed
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps
Installed
L8835=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 3500K (7)
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 4100K (7)
L8835HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 3500K, 3100
Lumens
L8841HL=T8 Lamp,
32W, 4100K, 3100
Lumens
(1)
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
High Performance T8 Ballasts
HB8 =T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Standard Ballast Factor .86 – .88
HB8 L=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Low Ballast Factor .77 – .82
HB8 N=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Normal Ballast Factor 1.0
HB8 H=T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
High Ballast Factor 1.15 – 1.20
HR8 T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Standard Ballast Factor .86 – .88
HR8 DIM=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Step Dimming. Ballast Factor .88
HR8 L=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
Low Ballast Factor .71 – .79
HR8 H=T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%.
High Ballast Factor 1.15 – 1.20
(2)
NOTES: Integral end plate grid lock feature not available in heat removal. An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all
(3)
9/16" ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Products also available in non-US voltages and frequencies for
(4)
international markets. Convertibility aplies to housing only, apprpriate shielding media assemblies must be utilized.
(5)
Fixture also adaptable with flanged or modular trims. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be
(6)
(7)
specific. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture. When utilizing 28W
T8 lamps, HPT8 Ballast must be speficied.
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety Earthquake Clips(2)
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.
EP3GAX2048-232S26I
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.
41 lbs.
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