Catalog
Number
Notes
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Type
INTENDED USE
Ideal for a wide variety of low- to medium-height ceiling applications including commercial, retail and
hospitality spaces where a wallwash fixture is required.
HID Downlighting
OPTICS
Aluminum full reflectors are optically designed to maximize lumen output and to provide superior glare
control. Anodized finishes for open reflectors are semi-specular or diffuse in a variety of colors. Polyester
powder coat finishes also are available in white.
Galvanized steel mounting frame with mechanical trim retention (clips) ensures secure and flush reflector mounting to ceiling. Mounting frame has cutout section for remodel applications when installation
from below is necessary.
8” 8VH
PAR
Galvanized bar hangers span up to 24” o.c. and feature built-in T-bar clips and nailers for T-bar or wood
joist installation.
WALLWASH
Wallwash reflector intended to direct light with a horizontal component to increase light intensity on
walls, as well as provide downward light on horizontal surfaces. Kicker must face wall to be illuminated.
CONSTRUCTION
Frames equipped with galvanized junction box UL Listed for through wire applications.
Vertical Metal Halide or Ceramic Metal Halide PAR Lamp
Maximum 1-1/2” ceiling thickness.
ELECTRICAL
Prewired, encased-and-potted, electromagnetic 347V ballast. For 120V/277V electronic ballast is
standard.
12-3/8
(31.4)
Thermally protected against improper contact with insulation.
Durable, pulse rated medium base porcelain socket with nickel-plated alloy screw shell and contact. 14-1/4
(36.2)
Rated for #12 AWG conductor thru-branch wiring. Minimum 90° supply wire. Ground wire provided.
LISTINGS
9-1/2
(24.1)
Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, Non-IC recessed mounting, damp location and to U.S. and
Canadian Safety Standards.
WARRANTY — 1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
16-1/4
(41.3)
Specifications
Max. height: 12-3/8 (31.4)
Ceiling opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)
Overlap trim: 9-1/2 (24.1)
Length: 16-1/4 (41.3)
Width: 14-1/4 (36.2)
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
12-3/8
(31.4)
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise indicated.
ORDERING INFORMATION
7-7/8
(20.0)
9-1/2
(24.1)
Example: 8VH PAR 100M 8W1A 120/277
For shortest lead times, configure products using bolded options.
8VH PAR
Series
Wattage/Lamp
8VH PAR
Metal halide
70M
PAR38
100M PAR38
Ceramic metal halide
70MHC 70W PAR30 or PAR38
100MHC 100W PAR38
Reflector/color
Voltage
Options2
8W1
8W1A
8W1AZ
8W1G
8W1GZ
8W1PR
8W1WTZ
120/277
120
277
3471
SF
LPSP P30
LPSP P38
LPFL P30
LPFL P38
LPWFL P38
TRW
White wallwash
Clear diffuse wallwash
Clear semi-specular wallwash
Gold diffuse wallwash
Gold semi-specular wallwash
Pewter diffuse wallwash
Wheat semi-specular wallwash
Single fuse, must specify voltage
PAR30 spot lamp (shipped separately)
PAR38 spot lamp (shipped separately)
PAR30 flood lamp (shipped separately)
PAR38 flood lamp (shipped separately)
PAR38 wide flood lamp (shipped separately)
White flange
Accessories: Order as separate catalog number.
SCA8
CTE8
Sloped ceiling adaptor. Degree of slope must be specified
(10D, 15D, 20D, 25D, 30D) Ex: SCA8 10D.
Ceiling thickness extender is used when ceiling thickness
is greater than 1-1/2 (3.8). Maximum thickness 2 (5.1).
DOWNLIGHTING & TRACK
Notes
1 347V ballast only available with encased and posted electromagnetic ballast.
2 For additional options, see www.lithonia.com.
8VH_WALLWASH-PAR
8” 8VH PAR Vertical Metal Halide or Ceramic Metal Halide, PAR Lamp, Wallwash
Distribution Curve
Distribution Data
Output Data
Coefficient of Utilization
Illuminance Data at 30” Above Floor for
a Single Luminaire
8VH PAR 100M 8W1A, (1) MP100W PAR38 MH lamp, .65 s/mh, 5800 rated lumens, test no. LTL18325
4200
6300
8400
105000° 10° 20° 30°
50°
40°
Intensity Distribution
Horizontal Angle
Vertical Angle
0°
10641
0°
10108
5°
7693
15°
2135
25°
612
35°
328
45°
292
55°
194
65°
90
75°
18
85°
0
90°
Zonal Lumen Summary
Zone Lumens % Lamp
0° - 30° 4361.0 75.2
0° - 40° 4850.2 83.6
0° - 60° 5141.2 88.6
0° - 90° 5266.2 90.8
90° - 180° 0.0
0.0
0° - 180° 5266.2 *90.8
*Total Efficiency
Coefficients of Utilization
pf
20%
pc
80%
70%
50%
pw 50%30%
50%30%
50%30%
101 101
106 106
108 108
0
95 94
99 97
101 99
1
90 88
93 90
95 91
2
85 82
88 84
89 85
3
81 77
83 79
84 79
4
77 73
79 74
80 75
5
74 70
75 70
76 71
6
70 66
71 67
72 67
7
67 63
68 64
69 64
8
65 60
65 61
66 61
9
62 58
63 58
63 58
10
RCR
2100
90°
80°
70°
60°
8VH_WALLWASH-PAR
DOWNLIGHTING & TRACK: One Lithonia Way Conyers, GA 30012 Phone: 800-315-4935 Fax: 770-860-3129 www.lithonia.com © 2010-2012 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 09/19/2012