SECTION 26 51 14
LUMINAIRES
PART 1
1.01
1.02
DESCRIPTION
A.
Furnish and install luminaires, LED modules, and drivers as herein specified and shown on
the Drawings.
B.
Luminaire Manufacturer and model numbers shall be as scheduled on the Drawings.
Luminaires not bearing a letter symbol shall match adjacent luminaire in space.
C.
All LED modules and drivers for a given luminaire type shall be by the same Manufacturer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
1.03
1.04
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GENERAL
All equipment shall be UL listed and labeled and in accordance with applicable NEMA and
ANSI Standards.
SUBMITTALS
A.
For Review:
1. Luminaires
a. Product data sheets for each fixture.
b. Lamp product data sheets for each fixture.
c. LED driver or power supply product data sheets for each fixture.
2. Construction Drawings for custom luminaires
B.
To be included in Record and Information Manuals:
1. One (1) copy each of approved submittal
2. Certificate of Material Receipt
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Luminaires
1. Refer to Luminaire Schedule on the Drawings.
B.
LED/LED Module
1. Nichia
2. Osram/Sylvania Corporation
3. Philips Lighting Company
4. Cree
5. Achriche
6. Equal approved by Engineer
C.
LED Driver
1. Emergency
a. Bodine Company
b. Iota Engineering Company
c. Chloride Systems
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PART 2
2.01
2.02
2.03
2.04
PRODUCTS
LED LUMINAIRES
A.
Luminaires shall be as scheduled on the Drawings.
B.
Recessed LED luminaires shall have integral thermal protection.
C.
LED luminaire shall be rated for installation/ambient temperature from -40 degrees C to
+40 degrees C.
D.
LED luminaire shall be modular in design with the ability to replace individual components
without having to replace the entire luminaire.
E.
LED luminaire shall have a minimum CRI of 80.
LED/LED MODULE
A.
Unless specifically indicated otherwise per the luminaire schedule, all LED lamp colors
shall be 4000K.
B.
LED/LED Module shall be rated for a minimum of 50,000 hours of life at 85% output
(L85).
C.
LED/LED Modules shall originate from a common manufactured batch source.
D.
LED/LED Modules shall adhere to LED package manufacturer guidelines, certification
programs, and test procedures for thermal management.
LED DRIVER
A.
LED driver shall have a rated life of a minimum of 50,000 hours.
B.
Driver shall be FCC Part 15 compliant, UL 8750.
C.
Driver shall meet ANSI C62.41 category A surge protection standards up to and including
4 kV.
D.
Driver shall have a power factor greater than 0.90.
E.
Emergency LED drivers shall be integral mounted, ninety (90) minute capacity, sealed
maintenance free nickel cadmium battery and integral charger, operate at rated lumen
output of fixture or next highest lumen output available providing no less than 50% of the
standard lumen output, and have remote mountable charging indicator light and test switch.
Led drivers shall feature a self-diagnostic circuit that automatically tests unit and reports
failure with an audible and visual alarm. (Bodine BSL Series or equivalent)
LUMINAIRE ACCESSORIES
A.
Luminaires located in mechanical and electrical rooms, shops, workrooms, and
gymnasiums shall have appropriate guards provided with each luminaire.
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B.
Luminaires located in gypsum board (drywall) or plaster ceilings shall have appropriate
plaster rings provided with each luminaire.
C.
Luminaires provided by the Manufacturer with cords attached shall be coordinated by the
Division 26 Contractor so that cord lengths are of appropriate lengths for each luminaire
installation.
D.
Luminaires shall be provided with all required mounting hardware for a complete
installation.
PART 3
3.01
3.02
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EXECUTION
APPLICATION
A.
LED dimming drivers shall be provided in luminaires as required to provide dimming as
shown on the Drawings.
B.
Each driver shall have a disconnecting means located within 24 inches of the driver.
INSTALLATION
A.
Luminaires shall be securely mounted to elements of the building structure such that they
will be square, plumb, and rigid, and will not fall or sag. Flush luminaires shall be
furnished with installation provisions compatible with the suspended acoustical system
furnished by the General Trades Contractor. This Contractor shall verify the actual
suspension system to be used and make all adjustments in luminaire installation provisions.
B.
All open type troffers shall be shipped from the Manufacturer with the louver enclosed in
plastic wrap. The Contractor shall install the luminaires with the plastic wrap intact and
only remove the wrap after the work environment is clean. Contractor shall patch any
holes in the wrap to keep dirt out of the luminaire during construction.
C.
All luminaires mounted in suspended acoustical tile ceilings shall be securely attached to
the ceiling grid system by removable grid clips or fasteners. Recessed "can" type
luminaires shall have bar hangers attached to the ceiling grid system.
D.
All luminaires mounted on suspended acoustical tile ceilings shall be mounted to junction
boxes with bar hangers attached to the ceiling grid system. In addition, luminaires heavier
than ten (10) pounds shall have hangers attached to the ceiling grid system.
E.
All luminaires that are wall mounted or surface mounted to other than suspended acoustical
tile ceilings shall be attached to outlet boxes that are securely supported to the building
structure and UL listed for luminaire support.
F.
All surface mounted and recessed luminaires installed in suspended acoustical tile ceilings,
shall have a supplemental support means attached to the building structure consisting of
chain or cable, installed with 6 inches of slack. This support means shall be attached from
the structure to the luminaire at each end and shall be capable of suspending the luminaire
in the event the ceiling grid at the luminaire is removed.
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3.03
G.
Clean both inside and outside surfaces of luminaires after installation. No luminaires shall
be installed until the painting work of the General Trades Contractor is completed.
Damaged, deformed or defective luminaires are to be replaced.
H.
All luminaires are to be in working order at the time of Contract Completion. This
Contractor shall replace all defective LED components with new LED components up until
the time of Contract Completion.
I.
Prewired flush luminaire shall have minimum 90 Degree C wiring. Junction box capacity
shall be sufficient for the circuit wiring requirements.
J.
Furnish all required installation accessories for the luminaires as required for specific
location whether or not included in the Manufacturer's catalog number. Such accessories
include plaster frames, rings, flanges, canopies, stem hangers, and suspension straps.
REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL ROOM TREATMENT SCHEDULE.
K.
Designated night light, emergency egress, and exit signage luminaires shall be connected
ahead of any switching.
L.
Install LED emergency drivers integrally within the luminaire if possible; otherwise,
remote mounted from the luminaire to building structure above ceiling. Install test
switch/charging light plate in ceiling tile next to luminaire. Wet, outdoor, or hazardous
location luminaires shall have their emergency drivers installed within the confines of the
building in a heated non-hazardous area.
M.
Luminaires provided by the Manufacturer with cords attached shall be coordinated by the
Division 26 Contractor to assure adequate cord length for each individual luminaire
installation.
N.
Luminaire supports used in fire rated ceiling assemblies shall be in conformance with that
assembly's UL listing requirements.
O.
Coordinate exact wiring requirements to luminaire ballasts with Manufacturer.
P.
Flexible conduit or cord run down to suspended luminaires shall be installed along side of
the suspension chain and neatly attached along its entire length.
Q.
Fixture whips shall be of a minimum size as specified in Section 26 05 10, "Wire and
Cable" and Section 26 05 33, "Conduit and Fittings".
SPARE PARTS/ALLOWANCE
A.
Division 26 Contractor shall include in his/her bid an allowance for furnishing and
installing five (5) additional exit sign luminaires (with average length of conduit and wire)
at completion of project as directed by the Architect. If not all used, remaining value shall
be credited to Owner or turned over to Owner as additional spares per Owner's discretion.
B.
Electrical contractor shall provide 5% (with a minimum of 5 drivers) of each type of LED
driver specified as spare, sealed in original packaging and placed in the building storage as
directed by Owner.
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C.
3.04
Electrical contractor shall provide 5% (with a minimum of 5 LED/LED modules) of each
type of LED/LED module specified as spare, sealed in original packaging and placed in the
Building storage as directed by the Owner.
WARRANTY
A.
LED luminaires and emergency drivers shall have a Manufacturer's full warranty for five
(5) years.
B.
LED boards shall not deviate beyond two (2) SDCM from initial color during warranty
period, or manufacturer shall provide replacement boards at no cost.
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