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Lightolier ParaLyte 848 Brochure 1986
Lightolier ParaLyte 848 Brochure 1986
Lightolier ParaLyte 848 Brochure 1986
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ParaLJytc 848
A New Scale tor the 2 x 4 Ceiling Compare Paralytes appearance to a typical 2x4taIfet
instalation. The I near effect is dlst nct ve. ln addltion, Para-
Para yte 848 is designed expressly for the 2 x 4 exposed
yte offers f exib e placement n small spaces. F xtures can
grid ceiing. Paraly4e is 8/ wde; t occupies the central thrd
be moved easily without alter ng the ceirng.
of the 2 x 4 modu e. The compact, linear form mounts easi y
n continuous rows to signa direct on or reflect building ln fact narrower Paralyte leaves more acoustrca ce ing tiles
arch itectu re and enhances a convent onal low-cost ce ling. n piace than standard 2 x 4 troffers thus providing a arger
noise-absorbing surf ace.
ln a typical off ce space 2 x 4 ens troflers oflen cTeate excessrve Para yte 848 fixlures, nslaled in a simiar space, provde hgh visual
ce ling br ghlness wh ch s uncor.lortable and dislracting comfort by elimlnat ng celing brghtness so that the occupants afd the
lurnishings are the dominant points of nteresl.
I U S. Patent Pend ng
ParaLytcS4S
System Costs* The Para yle syslern requ res less than 1 2 watls per square
loot (B'x B' centers), a 20 percent savings over a typ ca
Paralyte s an extremely cost eflect ve system Cons der an
ayout of three larnp 2x4 troffers The owpowerdensty
office wth Paral!4e on 8'x I' centers compared Ia a2t.4
saves substantialy on operating costs both for lght ng and
troffer on B'x 10' centers. Wh le the 2 x 4 des gn provides
for air cond t oning. Fewer watts per square foot also means
more raw footcandles Para yte st I de vers about 60 fc
fewer branch clrcuits and oweT oveTal eectrcal dstrbutiof
maintained, w th super or distribution. Moreover. the Para-
costs.
ly,te system nstaledwll cost about 50/o esslhana2x4
deep cell troffer, 250lo less than a smal ce p astic ouver, St lfurther sav ngs may be ava able by using T'8 amps
and only 150/0 more than a commod ty grade lens trolferl wh ch offer high eff c ency and prem Lrm co or rend tion A
Because Para yte requ res no spec al ce ing cond t ons t Para )4e system w th T I lamps costs about 7 percent more
costs considerab y less than 1 x4 systems. installed but saves about l0 percenl on operaling costs,
compared to a conventiofaL nstallat on.
Looking Forward
Para y4e is a lighting f xture designed for the futLrre. D st nc
tive n appearance, Paralyte nsta ls sirnply and f exlb y
Econom cal to use, Para yte prov des lighting qualty and
he ps to so ve many of todays ghtng proberns
'Operal ncr cosls based on I cenls per KWH Consul your L ghto er
representat ve ior dela s on cost comparsons
FaraLyte 848
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Quality Built-in
Easy Relamping
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Automatic Chasais Positioning
Dust Protection
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ParaLytc 848
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1. Lift: Lift fixture above ceiling "T" Bars.
2. Posilion: Place mounting tabs on top ol 1lr" Ign main "T" runner.
3. Snap Down: Pull flxture down until mounting c ps engage bub on top of main runner.
Align: Slide fixture sideways to center until a igning tab is engaged lnto main runner slot.
4. lnstall Louven lnsert ends of bead chain into key holes. Push up louver untll snap latches engage square holes on fixture.
Finish Ceiling: Pace one{hird oI a2' x4' ceiling paneL on each slde of flxture. Use extra piece for next module.
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Selector Guide
Spacing Ratio
Lenqthwse/crosswise 1.312.2 1.2t2.1 1 .3t1.7 1 .2t1.7
VCP(ior 100 fc)
60'x 60' x 87r'
Room Rei ectances:
80o/o ce llng
500/a wal , 204/0 1 oot
Lenqthw se/crossw se 90/90 87 /85 81182 80/80
Maximum Average
Brighlness@ 65o
Lengthwise/crosswise 113 f /80 f 184 f t2AO 1 261 fl/151 fl 367 11279 tl
Application Data
lllumination trom lllumination from Row ot Luminaires
Single l'rlminaire
VEBTICAL
FOOTCANDLES
ON WALL. HORIZONTAL FOOTCANDLES-
INITIAL FOOTCANDLES
2 2' g
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sult the appropriate Lightolier I 52
Specification Sheet. 10 5.5 9! 0! 7! q I _3___1
15 6', 50
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20 a2 7.5 57 71 65 a3 25 1l
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36 "9.1'__ 1!__12__12___12-,3_! 19 __r1
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IE x' 2' 4', 6', 8', 10', 12'
ona... lrcm rcf, ol luftindcs
We rcserve the rightlo change details of Design, matorlals and flnlsh, ln any way thal willnot alter lngtalled appearance or ducelunctlon and performence.
ParaLytc 848
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Options/Delivery Guide
All delivery time frames are from receipt of order at a
Lightoller jacility.
Ballasts: Premium ow energy type ls standard. 1100 in
stock. 101-500, 4 weeks and 500+ 6-8 weeks delivery.
Optional ba lasts include Octron-T8 (Speclfy OCT), solid
state (Specily ELB), dimming (Specify DIM). Allow 4
weeks delivery for quantities up to 100; 4-6 weeks for
101-500+.
SPECU LAR SEMI.SPECULAR Emergency Batlery Pack: (Specify EN/L). 4 weeks
218' 218.
delivery for quantities 1-500.
Fusing: Slow Acting HLF/GN,4F Iype 12AV ot 277V
(Specify GN/F).4 weeks delivery for quantitles 1-500; 6-8
80073-OCT 80173-OCT
weeks for quantitles 500+.
Radio lnlerlerence Suppressor: (Specify RFI). Allow
6-8 weeks delivery for all quanlities.
1.3/1 I 12t1.8
Greenlield Whip: A standard 6' 6" 3-wire assembly
with two straight connectors. Quick access plates can
be attached at the factory. Allow 4-6 weeks delivery for
all quantities.
85/87 79l80 Tandem Wiring: A pair of fixtures can be supplied wlth
one 2light ballast to power one lamp ln each fixture.
Lghtolier can furnish an armored cabe wiring harness
257 I1121 11 3821 t27A f with quick attachment plugs, to facilitate nstallation.
* Aso avalabe n oae ghl with Oclron ba ast Negotiate delivery for all quantities.
Lamps Faclory lnstalled: Lightolier can install lamps jn
fixtures, to facilitate lnstallation. (Specify CW or WW
lllumination from Array of Luminaires Llghtolier choice of brand). Allow 4 weeks delivery Ior
quantities 1-500, 6-8 weeks for quantities 500+.
(Negotiate delivery lor lamps supp ied by others.)
Special Lengths: 2' and 3' verslons can be accom-
modated. Consult lactory for delivery.
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SqLrare
Feet/
Other Ceilings: Consult your Lightolier representative
LLrmlna re
Spac na Lum na re RCR=5 Ior compatibility of Paralyte to other type ceiling
4"8 32 144 96 conligu'ations.
4x10 4A 115 n
Bx6 96 64
BxB 64 72 4A
8x10 BO 58 38
I x 12 96 48
MANUFACTURI
Edisoni New
Elgin, lllinois
Fall River,
Norwich. Connect
. Norcross (Atlanta), rqra
Dallas, Texas
Compton (Los Angeles), californ ia
Seattle, Washington ,
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(404) 449-9181
2141 West Governoas Circle
Houston, Texas 77092
(713)688-1391
'1825 Emerson Street
Denver, Colorado 80218
(303) 863-7333
'150 De Haro Street
San Francisco, California 94103
(415) 864.4455
Design Center Northwest
5701 Sixth South, Suite 528
Seattle, Washington 98'108
(206) 767-5701
5622 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, lVissouri 63112
(314) 367-7910
LIGHTOLIEF CANADA INC.
3015 Rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, Que. HBT 1C4 Canada
(514) 636"0670
1739 Orangebrook Court
Pickering, Ont. L1W 3GB Canada
(416) 831"2525
17303-105 Ave.
Edmonton, Alta. T5S 1H2 Canada
(403) 483-1476
Airport Executive Park
10551 Shellbridge Way, Suite 157
Richmond, B.C. V6X 2W8 Canada
1604) 27s-7732
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