Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Vandal Resistant Incandescent Downlights
8” VRA
Lightshield™
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. Patent No. 5,800,050) provides lamp
before lamp image and smooth transition from top of reflector to bottom.
• Marine-grade die-cast aluminum bezel, low copper alloy (<1% copper). Matte
white (DWHG) standard. Stainless steel Torx® T20 tamper-resistant screws.
• 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
• 16-gauge galvanized steel mounting/plaster frame with friction support springs
to retain optical system. Maximum 7/8” thick ceiling standard.
• 16-gauge galvanized steel mounting bars with continuous 4” vertical adjustment are shipped pre-installed. Post-installation adjustment possible without
the use of tools from above or below ceiling.
• 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.
EXAMPLE: VRA 8AR T73 DWHG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Die-cast aluminum lampholder housing.
• Medium-base porcelain socket with nickel-plated screw shell.
• Thermally-activated insulation detector.
LISTING
• Fixtures are UL Listed for thru-branch wiring, non-IC recessed mounting and wet
locations. Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian standards.
• IP55 rating (below the mounting surface) is standard. IP65 rating possible with
the use of silicone.
WARRANTY
• 1-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
Series Aperture/Trim color Finish Lens type Options
VRA 8AR Clear
8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
8GR Gold
1
8WR
White painted
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD Matte-
diffuse
LS Specular
CGL
T73
FOL
CVX
PCL
PPC
2
2
2
2
3,4
3,4
1/8” clear glass lens
3/16” tempered
prismatic glass lens
1/8” tempered flush
opal glass lens
3/16” clear convex
glass lens
3/16” clear polycarbonate lenses
1/8” prismatic polycarbonate lenses
SDT Stepdown transformer (277V to 120V)
SDT347 Stepdown transformer (347V to 120V;
75W max.)
5
RRL
RELOC®-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling
required.
CP Chicago plenum
WG Zinc-plated wire guard
6
PCU
WRL
3/16” clear polycarbonate lens
underlay (roomside)
7
Wattage restriction label
Architectural Colors - Powder Paint
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
8
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).
VRA-8-LENSED
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GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2012-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/10/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
5. For compatible Reloc systems, refer to TECH-110.
6. Not available with CVX, PCL or PPC lens.
7. Must specify wattage. Ex.: WRL60
8. Additional architectural colors available; see www.lithonia.com/archcolors.
8” VRA
Ceiling opening: 8-7/8 (22.5)
Lightshield™
A21, A23 or PS25 Lamp
DIMENSIONAL DATA
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
13
15
16
7
12
[32.8]
2 [5.1]
13
[19.8]
7
16
1
[28.0]
11
16
1 [2.6]
Aperture:7-7/8 (20.1)
Height information
Wattage 150W A21 200W A23 300W PS25
A8 10-1/8 (25.7) 11-1/8 (28.3) 11-3/4 (29.8)
A8 MB/BC 9-3/4 (24.78) 10-3/4 (27.27) 11-5/16 (28.79)
GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING | 1400 Lester Road Conyers GA 30012 | P 800.315.4982 | gothamlighting.com
© 2012-2013 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 09/10/13. Specifications subject to change without notice.
VRA-8-LENSED
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