COOPER LIGHTING - METALUX
®
DESCRIPTION
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. 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. The Paralux III series is an excellent
choice for commercial office spaces, schools, hospitals or retail
merchandising areas.
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SPECIFICATION FEATURES
Construction
E l e c t r i c a l **
H i n g i n g / L a t ch i n g
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 labor
saving integral Grid-Lock feature for
safety and convenience.
Ballasts are CBM/ETL Class
“P” and are positively
secured by mounting bolts.
Pressure lock 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.
Finish
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
328T8
332
18, 24 Cell
2' X 4' PARABOLIC
3 T8 LAMPS
SEMI-SPECULAR,
SPECULAR OR WHITE
PAINTED LOUVER
4-3/4"
[121mm]
Paralux III
Recessed Static or
A i r S u p p l y Tr o f f e r
For Use in
Insulated Ceilings
23-3/4"
[603mm]
3 LAMP
ENERGY DATA
LAMP CONFIGURATIONS
MOUNTING DATA
Access Plate
7/8" [22mm] K.O.
7/8" [22mm] K.O. (4)
Input Watts:
3 LAMP – 18/24 CELL
EB Ballast & STD Lamps
328T8 (67)
332 (81)
4-3/4"
[121mm]
2-5/8"
[67mm]
23-3/4"
[603mm]
7"
7"
[178mm] [178mm]
23-3/4" [603mm]
Luminaire Efficacy Rating
LER = FP-77
Catalog Number: 2EP3GAX-IC332S36I
Yearly Cost of 1000 lumens,
3000 hrs at .08 KWH = $3.11
4-5/8" [119mm]
3" [77mm]
48" [1217mm]
7-7/8" [201mm]
**Reference the lamp/ballast data in the
Technical Section for specific lamp/ballast
requirements.
CEILING COMPATIBILITY
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.)
COOPER LIGHTING
LAMPS CONTAIN MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL,
STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS
Safe and convenient means of
disconnecting power.
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2EP3GAX-IC T8
PHOTOMETRICS
2EP3GX-IC-332S38I
Electronic Ballast
F32T8/35K Lamps
3100 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.2 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.5 x
mounting height
Efficiency 66.3%
Test Report:
2EP3-IC-332S38I.IES
LER = FP-74
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $3.24
Candlepower
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
2238
2239
2198
2135
2051
1955
1845
1719
1574
1414
1248
1064
846
546
250
101
47
16
0
Across ⊥
2238
2270
2306
2333
2343
2329
2287
2211
2246
2060
1678
1258
1043
756
421
143
54
16
0
45°
2238
2252
2250
2227
2185
2123
2041
1941
1817
1689
1536
1220
818
506
255
106
48
16
0
Coefficients of Utilization
rc
rw
RCR
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
79
70
62
55
49
44
40
36
33
30
28
79
68
58
50
44
38
34
30
27
25
22
79
66
55
46
39
34
30
26
23
21
19
77
71
66
60
55
51
47
43
40
38
35
77
69
61
54
48
43
39
35
32
30
27
77
67
57
50
43
38
34
30
27
25
22
77
65
54
46
39
34
30
26
23
21
19
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone
0-30
0-40
0-60
0-90
0-180
Lumens
1830
3053
5433
6167
6167
%Lamp
19.7
32.8
58.4
66.3
66.3
F32T8/35K Lamps
3100 Lumens
Spacing criterion:
(II) 1.3 x mounting
height, (⊥) 1.5 x
mounting height
Efficiency 69.1%
Test Report:
2EP3-IC-332S36I
LER = FP-77
Yearly Cost of 1000
lumens, 3000 hrs at
.08 KWH = $3.11
Candlepower
Angle
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Along II
2243
2246
2213
2160
2084
1992
1884
1762
1619
1463
1298
1120
921
673
373
128
54
19
0
Across ⊥
2243
2275
2311
2340
2354
2342
2303
2231
2268
2080
1670
1244
1052
771
432
148
55
15
0
45°
2243
2258
2263
2248
2215
2163
2089
1998
1880
1759
1619
1310
891
583
339
132
54
18
0
Coefficients of Utilization
Effective floor cavity reflectance
80%
70%
70 50 30 10
70 50 30 10
79
73
67
62
57
52
48
45
41
39
36
2EP3GX-IC-332S36IEB82
Electronic Ballast
%Fixture
29.7
49.5
88.1
100.0
100.0
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
10%
50 30 10
0%
0
74
66
59
52
47
42
38
34
31
29
27
71
64
57
50
45
41
37
33
31
28
26
68
61
55
49
44
39
36
33
30
27
25
66
58
49
42
36
32
28
24
22
20
18
74
64
56
48
42
37
33
30
27
24
22
74
63
53
45
39
34
29
26
23
21
19
71
62
54
47
41
36
32
29
26
24
22
71
61
52
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
68
60
53
46
40
36
32
29
26
24
22
68
59
51
44
38
33
29
26
23
21
19
Typical VCP Percentages
Room Size (Ft.)
20 x 20
30 x 30
30 x 60
60 x 30
60 x 60
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
69
68
74
71
76
73
79
76
80
76
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
65
64
70
67
73
71
76
72
77
74
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
82
76
70
64
59
54
50
46
43
40
37
82
73
65
57
51
45
41
37
34
31
28
82
71
60
52
45
39
35
31
28
25
23
82
68
57
48
41
35
31
27
24
21
19
80
74
68
62
57
52
48
45
42
39
37
80
72
63
56
50
45
40
36
33
30
28
80
69
59
51
44
39
34
31
28
25
23
80
67
56
47
40
35
30
27
24
21
19
20%
50%
50 30 10
30%
50 30 10
50
77
69
61
54
48
43
39
35
32
30
27
74
66
59
52
46
42
38
34
31
29
27
71
64
57
50
45
41
37
33
31
28
26
77
67
58
50
43
38
34
30
27
25
23
77
65
55
46
40
34
30
27
24
21
19
74
65
56
49
42
37
33
30
27
24
22
74
63
53
46
39
34
30
26
24
21
19
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
1850
3102
5569
6428
6428
%Lamp
19.9
33.4
59.9
69.1
69.1
%Fixture
28.8
48.3
86.6
100.0
100.0
10%
30 10
71
62
54
47
42
37
33
29
27
24
22
Height Along
8.5’
10.0’
69
68
74
71
76
73
79
76
80
76
71
61
52
45
39
34
30
26
23
21
19
0%
0
69
60
51
43
37
32
28
25
22
20
18
Height Across
8.5’
10.0’
65
64
70
67
73
71
76
72
77
74
ORDERING INFORMATION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2EP3GAX-IC-332S36I-120V-EB81-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 (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)
IC=IC Rated
(1)
Voltage (4)
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277 (5)
Number
of Lamps
3=3 Lamps (3)
Wattage (Length)
28T8=28W T8 (48")
32=32W T8 (48")
Options
GL=Single Element
Fuse
GM=Double Element
Fuse
WTR=White Reveal
Flex=Flex Installed
(Reference Flex ordering
information)
EL=Emergency
Installed (6)
Louver Color
S=Silver
W=White
Cell Configuration
36=3 Rows of 6, 18 Cell
38=3 Rows of 8, 24 Cell
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 (8)
Blank=SW (Single White)
Type
Color
‘S’ Single
‘N’ Natural
‘R’ In Row
‘W’ White
‘E’ End of Row
Lamps Installed
Blank=No Lamps
Installed
L8830=T8 Lamp, 28W
and 32W, 3000K
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
(2)
NOTES: Integral end plate grid lock feature not available in heat removal. An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16"
(3)
(4)
ceiling systems. Four required per fixture. Standard off-center ballast on 3-lamp fixtures. Products also available in non-US
(5)
voltages and frequencies for international markets. Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.
(6)
(7)
Fixtures equipped with “EL” option have 5-1/2" housing depth. Louver is recessed by 5/16" in Concealed T or Slot Grid T.
(8)
Specify row configuration, type in catalog number when ordering complete fixture.
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.
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
RIF1=Radio
Interference
Suppressor
REP=Riveted
Endplates
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
ER8 =T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start.
PAL=Job Pack, out of carton
Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%
PALC=Job Pack, in carton
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
ACCESSORIES
EQ-CLIP-U=T-BAR Safety
Earthquake Clips(2)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Catalog No.
Wt.
2EP3GAX-IC-332S36I
2EP3GAX-IC-328T8S36I
2EP3GAX-IC-332S38I
2EP3GAX-IC-328T8S38I
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
42 lbs.
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