Gotham 8 A Open Reflector SpecSheet User Manual
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© 2009-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 07/01/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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A-8-OPEN
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Incandescent Downlights
8” A
Open Reflector
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
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OPTICAL SYSTEM
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Reflector: Self-flanged, semi-specular, matte-diffuse or specular reflector.
Patented Bounding 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. Minimum flange matches reflector finish.
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Baffle/cone: Semi-specular clear upper reflector. Microgroove baffle with white
painted flange or specular black cone with flange that matches cone finish.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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16-gauge galvanized steel mounting/plaster frame with friction support springs
to retain optical system. Accommodates up to 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
damp locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.
WARRANTY
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1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
EXAMPLE: A 8AR
Series
1
Aperture/Trim color
Finish
Lens type
Options
A
8AR
Clear
8PR
Pewter
8WTR
Wheat
8GR
Gold
8WR
2
White painted
8MB
2
Black baffle
8WB
2
White baffle
8BC
2
Black cone
(blank) Semi-specular
LD
Matte-diffuse
LS
Specular
(blank)
No lens
CGL
Clear glass lens
T73
Tempered prismatic lens
SDT
Stepdown transformer (277V to 120V)
SDT347
Stepdown transformer (347V to 120V; 75W max.)
SF
Single fuse
TRW
3
White painted flange
TRBL
Black painted flange
GSKT
Foam gasketing
RRL
RELOC
®
-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above or below ceiling required.
CP
Chicago plenum
ACCESSORIES order as separate catalog numbers (shipped separately)
SCA8
Sloped ceiling adapter. Degree of slope must be specified (10D, 15D, 20D, 25D, 30D). Ex: SCA8 10D.
CTA4-8 YK Trim rentention yoke with tempered steel flat spring.
ORDERING NOTES
1.
Maximum wattage: 150W A21-IF lamp; 200W A23-IF or 300W PS25-IF lamp.
2.
Not available with finishes.
3.
Standard on 8WR, 8MB, and 8WB.
4.