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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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
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
16 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]
ENERGY DATA
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]
Input Watts:
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
228T8 (48), 232 (55)
5-5/8"
[143mm]
3" [76mm]
8-1/2"
[216mm]
19-3/4" [502mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-57
Catalog Number:
EP3GAX2048-2U1-5/8
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $4.21
19-3/4"
[502mm]
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
EP3GAX2048-232S28I
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
2800 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.8 x
mounting height
Efficiency 68.6%
Test Report:
EP3GX2048232S28I.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
82
77
71
66
61
56
52
48
44
40
37
82
74
67
61
54
49
44
39
35
31
28
82
72
64
56
49
43
38
34
30
26
23
82
70
61
53
46
39
34
30
26
22
19
80
75
70
65
60
55
51
47
43
39
36
80
73
66
60
54
48
43
39
35
31
28
80
71
63
55
49
43
38
34
29
26
23
80
69
60
52
45
39
34
30
26
22
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
76
70
64
58
52
47
42
38
34
30
27
73
67
61
56
50
45
41
37
33
29
27
70
65
59
54
49
44
40
36
32
29
26
69
61
55
48
42
37
32
28
24
20
18
76
68
61
54
48
42
37
33
29
25
23
76
67
58
51
45
39
34
30
26
22
19
73
66
59
53
47
42
37
33
29
25
22
73
65
57
50
44
39
34
29
25
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
1213
2062
3623
3843
3843
21.7
36.8
64.7
68.6
68.6
31.6
53.7
94.3
100.0
100.0
Height Along
8.5’ 10.0’
84
80
89
85
91
88
89
87
91
89
70
64
58
52
46
41
36
32
28
25
22
70
63
56
50
44
38
34
29
25
22
19
Height Across
8.5’ 10.0’
84
81
89
86
91
88
89
88
91
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
1505
1485
1451
1406
1350
1285
1209
45°
1505
1508
1497
1473
1439
1402
1366
1119
1015
896
755
587
381
190
60
21
8
3
0
1330
1293
1267
1198
813
367
165
59
22
9
3
0
Across ⊥
1505
1525
1533
1533
1540
1558
1577
1620
1850
1647
929
510
332
169
58
26
12
4
0
90
LER = FP-57
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $4.21
ORDER ING INFOR M A TION
SAMPLE NUMBER: EP3GAX2048-232S28I-UNV-EB81-U
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48")
32=32W T8 (48")
Heat Removal (1)
HR=Heat Removal
HRDO=Heat Removal
Damper Open
HRDC=Heat Removal
Damper Closed
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
28=2 Rows of 8, 16 Cell (20x48)
Series
EP3=Paralux III
Louver Finish
I=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low
Iridescent) Standard (Silver Only)
MI=Specular/Mirrored (Low
Iridescent) (Silver Only)
P=Painted (White only)
(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=2 Lamps
Rating
Blank=
Standard
ATW-SW4=
Chicago
Rated
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
L8841=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 4100K
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
(3)
all 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 uti(5)
lized. Fixture also adaptable with flanged or modular trims. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage
(6)
must be specific. Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture.
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.
EP3GAX2048-232S28I
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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