
Luminaire Type:
Catalog Number
(autopopulated):
Gotham Architectural Downlighting
Vandal Resistant Compact Fluorescent Downlights
8” VRAFV
Lightshield™
Vertical Double Twin-Tube or
Triple-Tube Lamp
FEAT URES ORDERING INFORMATION
OPTICAL SYSTEM
• Self-flanged semi-specular or matte-diffuse reflector. Patented Vertisys® 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” ceiling thickness.
• 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 the ceiling.
• Galvanized steel junction box with hinged access covers and spring latch. Two
combination 1/2”–3/4” and three 1/2” knockouts for straight-through conduit
runs. Capacity: 8 (4 in, 4 out) No. 12 AWG conductors, rated for 90°C.
EXAMPLE: VRAFV 32TRT 8AR FOL MVOLT WLP DWHG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Rugged aluminum lampholder housing.
• Vertically-mounted, positive-latch, thermoplastic socket.
• Class P, thermally protected, high-power-factor electronic ballast mounted to the
junction box.
• SIMPLY5™ technology available.
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 Wattage/Lamp Aperture/Trim color Finish Lens type Voltage Ballast
VRAFV 13DTT
18DTT
26DTT
13TRT
18TRT
26TRT
32TRT
42TRT
8AR Clear
8PR Pewter
8WTR Wheat
1
8WR
White painted
(blank) Semi-
specular
LD Matte-
diffuse
CGL 1/8” clear glass lens
T73 3/16” tempered prismatic
glass lens
FOL 1/8” tempered flush opal
glass lens
CVX 3/16” clear convex glass lens
2
PCL
3/16” clear polycarbonate
lenses
2
PPC
1/8” prismatic polycarbonate
MVOLT
120
277
347
3
(blank) Electronic ballast
ECOS
ADEZ
S5
lenses
4
3,5
EcoSystem® electronic dimming ballast. Minimum dimming level 5%.
5,6
Advance Mark 10® electronic dimming ballast. Minimum dimming
level 5%
7
SIMPLY5™ system ballast
Options
6,8
ELR
ELRHL
GMF
GLR
WLP With 3500 K lamp (shipped separately)
RRL
CP
VRAFV-8-LENSED
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Emergency battery pack. Remote test switch
6,8
High lumen output emergency battery pack. Remote test
switch provided
6
Single, slow-blow fuse
6
Single, fast-blow fuse
9
RELOC®-ready luminaire. Provides compatibility with Lithonia
RELOC system. Access above ceiling required.
10
Chicago plenum
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.
10,11
BDP
Ballast disconnect plug
HW Hardwire for S5 system; replace RELOC
NEPP
Interface for Sensor Switch® nLight®
network with integral power supply. Refer
to TN-623-01.
WG Zinc-plated wire guard
12
PCU
WRL
Architectural Colors - Powder Paint
3/16” clear polycarbonate lens underlay
(roomside)
13
Wattage restriction label
14
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” VRAFV
Ceiling Opening: 8-7/8 (21.5)
Lightshield™
Vertical Double Twin-Tube or Triple-Tube Lamp
DIMENSIONAL DATA NOTES
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise noted.
7
15
8
1
14
[35.9]
5
10
16
13
7
[19.8]
16
1
11
[28.0]
16
1 [2.6]
Aperture: 7-7/8(20.1)
DIMENSIONAL NOTES
• Maximum height depends on lamp wattage/type: 11” for 18DTT, 26DTT and 42TRT; 10-1/8” for 13DTT, 13TRT, 18TRT, 26TRT and 32TRT.
ORDERING NOTES
1. Not available with finishes.
2. Provided standard with clear polycarbonate underlay (2 lenses total).
3. Multi-volt electronic ballast capable of operating on any voltage from 120V
4. For additional ballast types, refer to TECH-250.
5. Not available with 13W.
6. Available in 120V or 277V only.
7. SIMPLY5™ includes 9’ S5 MLC RELOC wiring system (shipped separately).
through 277V, 50 or 60 Hz.
Available in 120V or 277V only. Not available in 13W or 18W. See www.sim-
ply5.net for more information.
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.
8. For dimensional changes, refer to TECH-140.
9. For compatible RELOC systems, refer to TECH-110.
10. Not available with ELR or ELRHL option.
11. Meets codes that require in-fixture disconnect.
12. Not available with CVX, PCL or PPC lens.
13. Must specify wattage. Ex.: WRL32
14. Additional architectural colors available; see www.lithonia.com/archcolors.
VRAFV-8-LENSED
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8” VRAFV
Lightshield™
Vertical Double Twin-Tube or Triple-Tube Lamp
PHOTOMETRY
Distribution Curve Distribution Data Output Data Coefficient of Utilization Illuminance: Single Luminaire 30” Above Floor
VRAFV 1/42TRT 8AR CGL
80°
600
60°
40°
VRAFV 1/42TRT 8AR T73
80°
400
800
60°
40°
(1) 42W LAMP, 3200 RATED LUMENS, 0.8 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20706
Ave Lumens
0
1683
5
1747
15
1343
25
1039
35
734
45
437
55
212
65
14
75
85
90
Zone Lumens% Lamp
0° - 30°
1011.7
0° - 40°
0° - 60°
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
1470.4
1993.0
2024.8
0.0
2024.8
*Efficiency
*63.3
162
375
474
459
341
182
20
7
8
4
4
0
pc 80%70% 50%
pw 50%30%10%50% 30%10% 50%30% 10%
31.6
46.0
62.3
63.3
0.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
RCR
6
7
8
9
10
75
75
75
66
67
69
57
60
63
51
54
58
45
49
53
41
44
49
37
40
45
34
37
41
31
34
38
29
32
36
27
29
34
(1) 42W LAMP, 3200 RATED LUMENS, 0.9 S/MH TEST NO. LTL20705
Ave Lumens
0
1442
5
1424
15
1252
25
951
35
611
45
292
55
139
65
69
75
41
85
12
90
Zone Lumens % Lamp
0° - 30°
917.6
0° - 40°
0° - 60°
0° - 90°
90° - 180°
0° - 180°
1295.6
1653.2
1780.9
0.0
1780.9
*Efficiency
*55.7
134
349
435
378
231
127
70
44
13
0
pc 80%70% 50%
pw 50%30%10%50% 30%10% 50%30% 10%
28.7
40.5
51.7
55.7
0.0
0
1
2
3
4
5
RCR
6
7
8
9
10
66
66
66
57
58
60
49
52
55
44
46
50
39
42
46
35
38
42
32
35
39
29
32
36
27
30
34
25
28
31
23
26
29
74
65
66
68
57
59
62
50
53
57
45
48
52
41
44
48
37
40
44
34
37
41
31
34
38
29
31
36
26
29
33
65
65
65
56
57
59
49
51
54
43
46
49
39
41
45
35
38
41
32
35
38
29
32
36
27
29
33
25
27
31
23
26
29
63
64
65
56
58
60
55
51
47
43
40
37
35
33
62
57
52
48
44
40
37
35
33
30
29
Mounting
50
52
47
43
39
36
34
31
29
62
55
50
45
41
37
34
31
29
27
25
Height
45
8.0
40
10.0
37
12.0
34
14.0
31
16.0
28
26
62
54
48
Mounting
43
Height
38
8.0
35
10.0
32
12.0
29
14.0
27
16.0
25
23
70
70
70
74
74
50% beam -
Inital FC
Center
Beam Diameter FC Diameter FC
55.6
29.9
18.6
12.7
9.2
Inital FC
Center
Beam Diameter FC Diameter FC
47.7
25.6
16.0
10.9
7.9
45.9°
4.7
6.4
8.1
9.7
11.4
50% beam -
49.4°
5.1
6.9
8.7
10.6
12.4
27.8
15.0
9.3
6.4
4.6
23.8
12.8
8.0
5.5
4.0
10% beam -
88.5°
10.7
14.6
18.5
22.4
26.3
10% beam -
84.8°
10.0
13.7
17.3
21.0
24.6
5.6
3.0
1.9
1.3
0.9
4.8
2.6
1.6
1.1
0.8
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.
VRAFV-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.