Cooper Lighting Metalux GC8 User Manual
COOPER LIGHTING - METALUX
DIMENSIONSDESCRIPTION
®
RECESSED STATIC
GC8 SERIES
1' x 4', 2' x 2', 2' x 4'
Troffer
2, 3 or 4 Lamp
SPECIFICATION GRADE T8
RECESSED STATIC
TROFFER
• Optimized for T8 lamps
• Equipped with energy
saving ballasts / complies
with federal energy
efficiency standards
• Innovative design provides
superior lens brightness
uniformity and visual
comfort
• Reinforced flat white steel
door or flat and regressed
aluminum, mitered corners
• Spring loaded latch
• Min. 90% reflective white
enamel finish for superior
performance
• Optional “PAF” finish
• Positive light seal
• Die embossed housing
• Four auxiliary fixture end
suspension points provided
GC8 is a premium grade
specification lensed troffer series.
This innovative, high quality
luminaire is dedicated to the latest
T8 lamp and micro electronic ballast
technology for optimal performance
and energy efficiency. The GC8 is
compatible with all of today’s
popular ceiling systems and is
available with a number of options
and accessories for application
versatility. The GC8 Series features
efficiency, quality and performance
in a low profile luminaire. The series
is an excellent choice for
commercial office spaces, schools,
hospitals or retail merchandising
areas.
ORDERING INFORMATION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2GC8-332-120V-EB81-U
2=2' Width
Blank=1' Width
Trim Type
G=Grid/Lay-in - Standard
G=Concealed T
G=Slot Grid
F=Flange Trim
Series
C8=Specification T8 Troffer
Standard=Flat White Steel Door
(Leave Blank)
FA=Flat White Extruded Aluminum
Door
RA=3/8" Regressed White Extruded
Aluminum Door
FAN=Flat Natural Extruded Aluminum
Door
RAN=3/8" Regressed Natural
Extruded Aluminum Door
FAB=Flat Black Extruded Aluminum
Door
RAB=3/8" Regressed Black Extruded
Aluminum Door
(1)
Number of
Lamps
2, 3, or 4
Lamps
(Not included)
2' x 4'
2' x 2'
1' x 4'
NOMINAL SIZE A B
1' x 4' 11-3/4" (298mm) 3-3/4" (95mm)
2' x 2' 23-3/4" (603mm) 3-3/4" (95mm)
2' x 4' 23-3/4" (603mm) 3-3/4" (95mm)
Wattage (Length)
(2)
U6T8=32W (24")
17=17W T8 (24")
U1-5/8=31W
T8 (24")
32=32W T8 (48")
BX40=40W Biaxial
(24")
A=#12 PatternAcrylic
(See Lens and Louver Tables for
additional shielding options)
(3)
Voltage
120V=120 Volt
277V=277 Volt
347V=347 Volt
UNV=Universal
Voltage 120-277
Options
GL=Single Element Fuse
GM=Double Element Fuse
Lamps - for lamps installed, see
lamp options table
Flex - for flex installed, see flex
ordering table
Emergency - for EM installed, see
EM options table
Ballast Type
Blank=Standard Magnetic Ballast (Biax & 20W)
= T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total
ER8
Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
= T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic
EB8
Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
/PLUS= T8 Electronic Instant Start. High
EB8
No. of
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(5)
Ballast
1, 2 or 3
= T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. Total
EB5
Harmonic Distortion < 20%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
=T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. Total
TEB5
Harmonic Distortion < 10%
No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3
DLS=Digital Lighting System Dimming
(For complete details on generic or to specify
manufacturer’s ballast see pg. 469)
Options
(See
Options
Section)
(3)
Ballast Factor >1.13. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 20%
Packaging
U=Unit Pack
PAL=Job Pack,
out of carton
PALC=Job Pack,
in carton
• Endplate grid-lock feature
• For information on flanged
fixture, including ceiling
opening size, see Technical
Section.
• UL/CUL Listed. Suitable for
damp locations.
COOPER LIGHTING
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NOTES:
An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems.
US voltages and frequencies for international markets.
larger ballast cover. Enter with EM/BC in fixture catalog number for larger ballast cover.
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.
(4)
Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.
(2)
Standard off-center ballast compartment on 3-lamp fixtures.
(5)
(3)
Products also available in non-
If field installing, battery pack requires
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