Gotham 8 VRA Lightshield SpecSheet User Manual
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© 2012-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/10/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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VRA-8-LEnSEd
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Vandal Resistant Incandescent Downlights
8” VRA
Lightshield™
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
OPTICAL SYSTEM
•
Self-flanged semi-specular, matte-diffuse or specular reflector. Patented Bound-
ing Ray™ Optical Principle design (U.S. Patent No. 5,800,050) provides lamp
before lamp image and smooth transition from top of reflector to bottom.
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Marine-grade die-cast aluminum bezel, low copper alloy (<1% copper). Matte
white (DWHG) standard. Stainless steel Torx
®
T20 tamper-resistant screws.
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Perimeter lens gasket is one-piece closed-cell silicone “O” ring. Perimeter
ceiling gasket is closed-cell silicone that seals bezel to ceiling.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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16-gauge galvanized steel mounting/plaster frame with friction support springs
to retain optical system. Maximum 7/8” thick ceiling standard.
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16-gauge galvanized steel mounting bars with continuous 4” vertical adjust-
ment are shipped pre-installed. Post-installation adjustment possible without
the use of tools from above or below ceiling.
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Galvanized steel junction box with hinged access covers and spring latch. Two
combination 1/2”-3/4” and two 1/2” knockouts for straight-through conduit
runs. Capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12 AWG conductors rated for 90°C.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.
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Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.
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Thermally-activated insulation detector.
LISTING
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Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, non-IC recessed mounting and wet
locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.
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IP55 rating (below the mounting surface) is standard. IP65 rating possible with
the use of silicone.
WARRANTY
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1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
EXAMPLE: VRA 8AR T73 DWHG
Series
Aperture/Trim color Finish
Lens type
Options
VRA
8AR
Clear
8PR
Pewter
8WTR
Wheat
8GR
Gold
8WR
1
White painted
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD
Matte-
diffuse
LS
Specular
CGL
2
1/8” clear glass lens
T73
2
3/16” tempered
prismatic glass lens
FOL
2
1/8” tempered flush
opal glass lens
CVX
2
3/16” clear convex
glass lens
PCL
3,4
3/16” clear polycar-
bonate lenses
PPC
3,4
1/8” prismatic poly-
carbonate lenses
SDT
Stepdown transformer (277V to 120V)
SDT347
Stepdown transformer (347V to 120V;
75W max.)
RRL
5
RELOC
®
-ready luminaire. Pro-
vides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling
required.
CP
Chicago plenum
WG
Zinc-plated wire guard
PCU
6
3/16” clear polycarbonate lens
underlay (roomside)
WRL
7
Wattage restriction label
Architectural Colors - Powder Paint
8
DWHG
Matte white (standard)
DDB
dark bronze
DBL
Black
DWH
Gloss white
DMB
Medium bronze
DNA
natural aluminum
Architectural Colors - Plating
PWR
Pewter
SCH
Satin chrome
ORB
Oil-rubbed bronze
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ORDERING NOTES
1.
Not available with finishes.
2.
Maximum wattage: 150W A21-IF lamp, 200W A23-IF or 300W PS25-IF lamp.
3.
Maximum wattage: 100W A21-IF lamp or 100W A23-IF lamp.
4.
Provided standard with clear polycarbonate underlay (2 lenses total).
5.
6.
Not available with CVX, PCL or PPC lens.
7.
Must specify wattage. Ex.: WRL60
8.