Howard Industries VSA4 Series Specifications

51.6”

6.77”

7.33”

4.13”

2.23”

Specification Sheet

2/22/2015

Vaporproof Strip - 4 Foot
1 - 3 Lamps

VSA4 Series

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Catalog#:

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Description

VSA4 series 4’ fluorescent vaporproof strip fixture is gasketed
to provide dust and moisture resistant illumination. This fixture
operates up to three T8 or T5HO lamps, and as a standard
feature, it comes with a Howard ballast.

Vaporproof Fluorescent

Applications

Entrance Lighting
Car Washes
Public Access
Parking Structures

Certifications

1500

PSI

Dimensional Drawings

Beverage Industry
Food Processing
Construction Sites
Industrial Lighting

Guardian

™

seal

Features

Housing

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

• Reinforced fiberglass body is rugged and corrosion resistant

• 5VA Flammability Rating

• White plastic latches standard

• Eight latches for positive lens retention

• Latches designed to accept screws to make enclosure tamper resistant

White Polycarbonate latches accepts #4 - 1/2” screw
Stainless steel latches accepts #6 - 3/8” screw (optional)

• White polyethylene molded end plugs for use as knockouts

• High gloss, baked enamel reflective front

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

• Lineal prisms on sides reduce glare

• Continuous formed perimeter provides for positive seal

• Materials:

Option A: 100% Virgin Impact Resistant Acrylic
Long lasting clarity and resistance to weathering
Option P: UV Stabilized Polycarbonate
Maximum impact resistance
Option D: Deep Lens, Impact Resistant Clear Acrylic with diffused ends
Option F: Deep Lens, Impact Resistant Frosted Acrylic

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

• Knockouts on each end

• Spring-mount, stainless steel bracket allows for surface or chain mount

• Brackets Install first, then snap securely onto fixture

• NEC compliant luminaire power disconnect standard

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.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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

VSA4 Series

Vaporproof Strip - 4 Foot
1 - 3 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

VSA4 A 2 32 A SE MV 000 00 0 I

VSA4 A: Impact

resistant
acrylic

P: UV
stabilized
polycarb.

D: Deep
Lens, Impact
Resistant
Clear Acrylic
with diffused
ends

F: Deep
impact
resistant
frosted acrylic

1
2
3

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

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

(2)

MV: 120-277v

(2)

HV: 347-480v (T5HO only)

(2)

AX: 480-277

(2)

(3)

000: No FIOs
E: Enhanced specular
aluminum reflector
G: Garage Configuration
with Miro-4 reflector
H: Chain hanging
bracket
I: Special Wiring
Instructions
S: Stainless steel latches
W: Wide distribution

(5)

reflector

(4)

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

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) Garage application reflector works with 3 lamp configuration and deep lens (options D & F) only.
(5) Wide distribution reflector available with lens options D & F (frosted acrylic)

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.

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

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

Sample Ordering Number:
VSA4 A 2 32A SE MV 000 00 I

VSA4 Series 4-Foot Vaporproof Strip
Impact resistant acrylic lens
2-lamps (none installed)
F32T8 Standard Ballast Factor High Efficiency Ballast
Multi-volt (120-277v)
No Factory Installed Options
No Cordset
Single Packaging

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