Cooper Lighting GC8 Series - Manual

D I M E N S I O N S

D E S C R I P T I O N

GC8 is a premium grade
specification lensed troffer series.
This innovative, high quality
luminaire is dedicated to the latest
T8 lamp and micro electronic ballast
technology for optimal performance
and energy efficiency. The GC8 is
compatible with all of today’s
popular ceiling systems and is
available with a number of options
and accessories for application
versatility. The GC8 Series features
efficiency, quality and performance
in a low profile luminaire. The series
is an excellent choice for
commercial office spaces, schools,
hospitals or retail merchandising
areas.

RECESSED

ST

A

TIC

398

C O O P E R L I G H T I N G

• Optimized for T8 lamps

• Equipped with energy

saving ballasts / complies
with federal energy
efficiency standards

• Innovative design provides

superior lens brightness
uniformity and visual
comfort

• Reinforced flat white steel

door or flat and regressed
aluminum, mitered corners

• Spring loaded latch

• Min. 90% reflective white

enamel finish for superior
performance

• Optional “PAF” finish

• Positive light seal

• Die embossed housing

• Four auxiliary fixture end

suspension points provided

• Endplate grid-lock feature

• For information on flanged

fixture, including ceiling
opening size, see Technical
Section.

• UL/CUL Listed. Suitable for

damp locations.

GC8

SERIES

1 ' x 4 ' , 2 ' x 2 ' , 2 ' x 4 '
T r o f f e r
2 , 3 o r 4 L a m p

S P E C I F I C A T I O N G R A D E T 8

R E C E S S E D S T A T I C

T R O F F E R

NOMINAL SIZE

A

B

1' x 4'

11-3/4" (298mm)

3-3/4" (95mm)

2' x 2'

23-3/4" (603mm)

3-3/4" (95mm)

2' x 4'

23-3/4" (603mm)

3-3/4" (95mm)

O R D E R I N G I N F O R M A T I O N

S A M P L E N U M B E R : 2 G C 8 - 3 3 2 - 1 2 0 V - E B 8 1 - U

Options

(See
Options
Section)

Number of
Lamps

(2)

2, 3,

or

4

Lamps

(Not included)

Wattage (Length)
U6T8

=32W (24")

17

=17W T8 (24")

U1-5/8

=31W

T8 (24")

32

=32W T8 (48")

BX40

=40W Biaxial

(24")

Series
C8

=Specification T8 Troffer

2

=

2'

Width

Blank

=

1'

Width

Trim Type
G

=Grid/Lay-in - Standard

G

=Concealed T

G

=Slot Grid

(1)

F

=Flange Trim

Standard

=Flat White Steel Door

(Leave Blank)

FA

=Flat White Extruded Aluminum

Door

RA

=3/8" Regressed White Extruded

Aluminum Door

FAN

=Flat Natural Extruded Aluminum

Door

RAN

=3/8" Regressed Natural

Extruded Aluminum Door

FAB

=Flat Black Extruded Aluminum

Door

RAB

=3/8" Regressed Black Extruded

Aluminum Door

Voltage

(3)

120V

=120 Volt

277V

=277 Volt

347V

=347 Volt

UNV

=Universal

Voltage 120-277

(4)

A

=#12 PatternAcrylic

(See Lens and Louver Tables for
additional shielding options)

Options
GL

=Single Element Fuse

GM

=Double Element Fuse

Lamps

- for lamps installed, see

lamp options table

Flex

- for flex installed, see flex

ordering table

Emergency

- for EM installed, see

EM options table

(5)

Ballast Type

(3)

Blank

=Standard Magnetic Ballast (Biax & 20W)

ER8

= T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. Total

Harmonic Distortion < 10%

EB8

= T8 Electronic Instant Start. Total Harmonic

Distortion < 10%

EB8 /PLUS

= T8 Electronic Instant Start. High

Ballast Factor >1.13. Total Harmonic
Distortion < 20%

EB5

= T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. Total

Harmonic Distortion < 20%

TEB5

=T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. Total

Harmonic Distortion < 10%

DLS

=Digital Lighting System Dimming

(For complete details on generic or to specify
manufacturer’s ballast see pg. 469)

No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3

No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3

No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3

No. of Ballast
1, 2 or 3

No. of
Ballast
1, 2 or 3

Packaging
U

=Unit Pack

PAL

=Job Pack,

out of carton

PALC

=Job Pack,

in carton

NOTES:

(1)

An EQ Grid Clip is recommended for all 9/16" ceiling systems.

(2)

Standard off-center ballast compartment on 3-lamp fixtures.

(3)

Products also available in non-

US voltages and frequencies for international markets.

(4)

Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.

(5)

If field installing, battery pack requires

larger ballast cover. Enter with EM/BC in fixture catalog number for larger ballast cover.

For complete product data, reference the Fluorescent Specification binder. Specifications & dimensions subject to change without notice. Consult your Cooper Lighting
Representative for availability and ordering information.

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2' x 4'

2' x 2'

1' x 4'