Howard Industries VHA1 Series Specifications

Specification Sheet

2/22/2015

VHA1 Series

Vaporproof Highbay Fluorescent
3 - 6 Lamps

Vaporproof Fluorescent

Applications

Entrance Lighting
Car Washes
Public Access
Parking Structures

Certifications

Guardian

™

seal

Dimensional Drawings

Beverage Industry
Food Processing
Construction Sites
Industrial Lighting

IP66

CERTIFIED

14.6”

52”

1500

PSI

6”

Project:

Catalog#:

Approved by:

Description

VHA1 series vaporproof highbay is engineered for performance
down to the smallest detail. It is fully gasketed to provide total
protection from dust and moisture penetration. It withstands
corrosion, splashing water, hose-directed water, damage from
external ice formation, and temporary submersion. This rugged
fixture operates three to six lamps and as a standard feature
comes with a Howard ballast.

Features

Housing

• One-piece upper body; no seams to crack, break, or leak

• Reinforced fiberglass body is rugged and corrosion resistant

• 5VA Flammability Rating

• Stainless steel hardware for maximum durability

• Twelve latches for positive lens retention

• White polyethylene molded end plugs for use as knockouts

• High gloss, baked enamel reflective front

• Available 95% Enhanced Specular Aluminum Reflector

• Pressure wash up to 1500 PSI

Gasket

• Closed cell polyester gasket

• Poured gasket seamlessly fills channel for maximum seal

• Gasket has dry skin that will not stick to the mating surface

• High gasket compression recovery ensures a solid seal over life of fixture

Diffuser

• Injection molded for maximum strength and precise detail

• Frosted ends and lineal prisms on sides reduce glare

• Continuous formed perimeter provides for positive seal

• Materials:

100% Virgin Impact Resistant Acrylic
Long lasting clarity and resistance to weathering
OR
UV Stabilized Polycarbonate
Maximum impact resistance

Installation

• Shipped fully wired with Howard ballast

• Easy access to wiring compartment and ballast via removable gear tray

• Gear tray tethered to housing by two lanyards for extra safety

• NEC compliant luminaire power disconnect standard

• Mounting:

Standard: two versatile V-Hook mounting brackets
OR
Optional: wire hanging kit

Ballast

• Electronic, Inherent Thermal Protection, Class P, Sound rated A

• UL Listed

Quality Assurance

• System Tested, Designed, Approved, and Manufactured by Howard Lighting
Products in Mendenhall, Mississippi.

(1)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

(1) All installed fittings must be both of appropriate type and be installed to
the manufacture’s specifications.

Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443

(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652

www.HowardLightingProducts.com

Specification Sheet

VHA1 Series

Vaporproof Highbay Fluorescent
3 - 6 Lamps

Project:

Catalog#:

Approved by:

Ordering Information

Model
Family

Lens

No. of
Lamps

Lamp Type/

Wattage

(1)

CRI/CCT Ballast

(see Table1)

Input Volts Factory Installed Options Cordset Options

Vaporproof Fluorescent

VHA1 A 6 32 A SE MV 00C 01 0 I

VHA1 A: Impact

resistant
acrylic

P: UV
stabilized
polycarb.

3000
3500
4100
5000
3000
3500
4100
5000
6500
3000
3500
4100
5000

High

Lumen

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

T8

T5

X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X
X
X
X

SE: SBF High Eff
HE: HBF High Eff
LE: LBF High Eff

PS: PRS T5
P8: PRS T8

3
4
5
6

28: F28T8
32: F32T8

28:F28T5
54: F54T5HO

CRI CCT

A: No Lamps

B:

75

C:

75

D:

75

E:

75

F:

85

G:

85

H:

85

I:

85

J:

85

K:

85

L:

85

M:

85

N:

85

(2)

MV: 120-277v

(2)

HV: 347-480v (T5HO)

(2)

AX: 480-277

(2)

000: No FIOs
A: Occ Sensor

(3)

C: Lens Tether Safety Cable
E: Enhanced Specular Reflector
M: End Mount Bracket
R: Rough Service Lampholders (6LT5)
W: Wire Cable Hanging Kit

(4)

00: Standard Disconnect
01: 6’, no plug
02: 10’, no plug

(5)

03: 6’, twist lock 120v
04: 10’ twist lock 120v
05: 6’ non twist lock 120v
06: 10’ non twist lock 120v
07: 6’ twist lock 277v
08: 10’ twist lock 277v
09: 6’ non twist lock 277v
10: 10’ non twist lock 277v
11: 16/3, no plug spec len
12: 16/4, no plug spec len
16: 16’, non twist lock 277v
17: 18/3, no plug spec len
18: 6’, twist lock 480v
19: 10’, twist lock 480v
20: 16’, twist lock 120v
21: 16’, twist lock 277v
Y1: Yellow 6’ 16/3 STOW, no plug

T
B
A

Pack.

I: Single

(1) Lamp installation available.
(2) High Efficiency ballasts are CEE Listed.
(3) Step-down autotransformer. Allows hook-up of standard MV ballast to 480v.
(4) Occupancy Sensors should be used with programmed rapid start ballasts for maximum lamp life.
Standard Occupancy Sensor requires neutral wired fixtures (ex. -120v or -277v).
For phase-to-phase voltage applications (240v) advise Customer Service at time of request.
(5) Consult factory when ordering 3 or 5 lamp reflector.

Table1:

SE Standard Ballast Factor High Efficiency Instant Start T8 Ballast

HE High Ballast Factor High Efficiency Instant Start T8 Ballast

LE Low Ballast Factor High Efficiency Instant Start T8 Ballast

PS Program Rapid Start T5 Ballast

P8 Program Rapid Start High Efficiency T8 Ballast

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Sample Ordering Number:
VHA1 A 6 32 A SE MV 00C 01 I

VHA1 Series Vaporproof Highbay Fluorescent
Impact Resistant Acrylic Lens
6-lamps (none installed)
F32T8 Standard Ballast Factor High Efficiency Ballast
Multi-volt (120-277v)
Factory Installed Lens Tether Safety Cable
6 foot 18/3 SJT cord
Single Packaging

RAPID SHIP MODELS
AVAILABLE FOR NEXT DAY SHIPMENT

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•VHA1A632AHEMV000000I

•VHA1A654APSMV000000I

Note: VHA1 comes standard with 2 versatile V-hook mounting brackets.
OR Optional Wire Hanging Kit (FIO option W)

Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443

(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652

www.HowardLightingProducts.com