
Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Incandescent Downlights
8” AW
Open Wallwash
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
FEAT URES ORDERING INFORMATION NOTES
OPTICAL SYSTEM
• Self-flanged, semi-specular, matte-diffuse or specular reflector. Patented
Bounding Ray™ Optical Principle design (U.S. Patented No. 5,800,050).
• Patented hybrid kicker utilizes a multi-finish process to provide maximum
vertical illumination on the wall.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
• 16-gauge galvanized steel construction; maximum 1-5/8” ceiling thickness.
• Telescopic mounting bars maximum of 32” and minimum of 15”, preinstalled,
4” vertical adjustment.
• Toolless adjustments post installation.
• Junction box capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12AWG rated for 90°C.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.
• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.
• Thermally activated insulation detector.
EXAMPLE: AW 8AR
LISTING
• Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, non-IC recessed mounting and
damp locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.
WARRANTY
• 1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
Series1Aperture/Trim color Finish Lens type Options
AW 8AR Clear
8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
8WG Gold
2
8WR
White painted
(blank) Semi-specular
LD Matte-diffuse
LS Specular
(blank)
No lens
CGL Clear glass lens
3
TRW
TRBL Black painted flange
RRL
White painted flange
4
RELOC®-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling required.
SDT Stepdown transformer (277V to 120V)
SDT347 Stepdown transformer (347V to 120V; 75W max.)
SF Single fuse
GSKT Foam gasketing
CP Chicago plenum
5
WRL
Wattage restriction label
ORDERING NOTES
1. Maximum wattage: 150W A21-IF lamp; 200W A-23 or 300W PS25 lamp.
2. Not available with finishes.
3. Standard on 8WR.
4. For compatible RELOC systems, refer to TECH-110.
5. Must specify wattage: Ex.: WRL50
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8” AW
Open Wallwash
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
DIMENSIONAL DATA
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
H
15-7/8
(40.3)
Aperture: 7-7/8 (20.1)
Ceiling opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)
Overlap trim:9-1/4 (23.5)
Lens recess: 3 (7.6)
Height information
A21 (150W) A23 (15OW) PS25 (300W)
10-3/8 (26.4) 11-3/8 (28.9) 12 (30.5)
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© 2007-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/16/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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8” AW
AW 8AR
(1) 150-Watt, A-21 lamp
2780 rated lumens
Test no. LTL7615
Vertical Plane angle
Luminaire 3' from wall Luminaire 3' from wall
AW 8AR
(1)
6200 rated lumens
Test no. LTL7628
Luminaire 3' from wall Luminaire 3' from wall
AW 8AR CGL
(1) 150-Watt, A-21 lamp
2780 rated lumens
Test no. LTL7761
VerticalPlane angle
Luminaire 3' from wall Luminaire 3' from wall
Open Wallwash
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
PHOTOMETRY
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Footcandle values are initial and tables are based on minimum of six units. For fixture-to-wall
distance other than those shown, use maximum of one-to-one spacing (distance between fixtures not
more than distance to wall) for best results.
Fixture/Lamp Candlepower Data Footcandle values
157
1
2
135
0
0
0
112
1
2
1
67
0
90
0
1
22
2
0
45
0
2
300-Watt, PS-25 lamp
angle
0° 880880 880 880 880 880 880 880 880
5° 944954 952 942 906 856 821 799 768
15° 1119 1143 1180 1249 1150898 767700 674
25° 1358 1393 1485 1643 1650 1101 881 797770
35° 1179 1087 1045 1026962 904876 820 794
45°253 206 206 213223 308504 543 500
55°00000 59 261 289 268
65° 00000 30 149 148 140
75°00000 17 72 55 45
85° 00000 1500
90° 00000 0000
angle
0° 2874 2874 2874 2874 2874 2874 287428742874
5° 3923 3993 3703 3237 2730 2322 201818421633
15° 4388 4236 3943 3409 2636 18121325 10891041
25° 3768 3625 3531 3362 3084 23641980 18421837
35° 1448 1370 1432 1496 1570 17091786 17881692
45° 186 144 142 142 155 369 928 1046 978
55°10911 10 15 154 579 619 584
65°36456 93 351 354 327
75°33553 46 178 142 110
85° 01000 520136
90° 00000 0000
Room side Wall side
Room 157½° 135° 112½° 90° 67½° 45° 22½° Wall
Room side Wall side
Room 157½° 135° 112½° 90° 67½°45° 22½° Wall
on 3' centerson 4' centers
1141314101010
2302930222122
3383938282828
4393939273127
5363536262826
6303030232323
7262526201920
8222222171717
9192019151515
10 16 17 16 13 13 13
on 3' centerson 4' centers
1343334252525
2686668504950
3797979585858
4797879585958
5727572525952
6646164445044
7525152413941
8424442353135
9363736292829
10 31 31 31 24 25 24
PHOTOMETRY NOTES
• Tested to current IES and NEMA standards under stabilized laboratory conditions.
• Actual performance may differ as a result of end-user environment and application.
• Consult factory or IES file for microgroove baffle, black cone or other photometric reports.
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angle
0° 810810 810 810 810 810 810 810 810
5° 869878 876 867 834 788 756 734 706
15° 1029 1051 1086 1150 1058826 705645 620
25° 1249 1282 1366 1511 1519 1013 811 734708
35° 1085 1000 961 944 885 832 806755 731
45° 232 189 189196 206 284 464 499460
55° 00000 55 241 265 247
65° 00000 28 138 137 129
75° 00000 16 66 51 41
85° 00000 1500
90° 00000 0000
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Room side Wall side
Room 157½° 135° 112½° 90° 67½° 45° 22½° Wall
on 3' centers on 4' centers
1131213 999
2272727201920
3353635252625
4363636252825
5333233242624
6282828212121
7242324181818
8202020161516
9171817141314
10 15 16 15 12 12 12

8” AW
AW 8AR CGL
(1)
6200 rated lumens
Test no. LTL7762
Luminaire 3' from wall Luminaire 3' from wall
Open Wallwash
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
PHOTOMETRY
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Footcandle values are initial and tables are based on minimum of six units. For fixture-to-wall
distance other than those shown, use maximum of one-to-one spacing (distance between fixtures not
more than distance to wall) for best results.
Fixture/Lamp Candlepower Data Footcandle values
157
1
2
135
0
0
0
112
1
2
1
67
0
90
0
1
22
2
0
45
0
2
300-Watt, PS-25 lamp
angle
Room sideWall side
Room 157½° 135° 112½° 90° 67½°45° 22½° Wall
0° 2644 2644 2644 2644 2644 2644264426442644
5° 3609 3674 3407 2978 2512 2136185716951502
15° 4037 3897 3628 3136 2425 166712191002958
25° 3467 3335 3249 3093 2837 2175182216951690
35° 1332 1260 1317 1376 1444 1572164316451557
45° 171132 131 131143 339 854 962 900
55° 9810 914 142 533569 537
65° 3645686 323 326301
75° 3355342 164 131101
85°01 000 518126
90°00 000 0000
on 3' centers on 4' centers
1323032232323
2626162464546
3737273535453
4737273535453
5666966485448
6585658414641
7484648373637
8394039322932
9333433272627
10 29 29 29 22 23 22
PHOTOMETRY NOTES
• Tested to current IES and NEMA standards under stabilized laboratory conditions.
• Actual performance may differ as a result of end-user environment and application.
• Consult factory or IES file for microgroove baffle, black cone or other photometric reports.
GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2007-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/16/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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