Cooper Lighting Metalux 2EP3GAX Series Specification Sheet Download Page 1

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ARALUX III

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COOPER LIGHTING

• Equipped with energy

saving ballasts/complies
with federal energy
efficiency standards

• Computer designed,

precision cell louver
technology

• Field convertible feature

• Self locking spring loaded

cam latches/ T hinges

• Four auxiliary fixture end

suspension points provided

• Interlocking tabs and

screws secure end plates

• End plate grid-lock 

feature

(1)

• Efficient air handling

options

DLS

Dimming Ballasts are

available

• Floating louver/black reveal

• For information on flanged

fixture, including ceiling
opening size, see Technical
Section.

• UL/CUL Listed. Suitable for

damp locations.

2EP3GAX

SERIES

1 '   x   4 ' ,   2 '   x   2 ' ,   2 '   x   4 ' ,  

2 0 "   x   2 4 "   o r  

2 0 "   x   4 8 "   P a r a b o l i c  

1 ,   2 ,   3   o r   4   L a m p
P a r a b o l i c   L o u v e r

PA R A L U X   I I I  

R E C E S S E D   S T AT I C   O R  

A I R   S U P P LY   T R O F F E R

D E S C R I P T I O N

The Paralux III  series features
recessed aesthetics and the
latest in energy efficient
technology. The luminaire
incorporates a 3" precision cell
louver into a nominal 5-1/2" deep
para-contoured fixture housing.
This combination creates a total
high performance parabolic
optical assembly for optimum
performance. The Paralux III
series offers balanced
illumination with reduced glare,
increased VCP’s and excellent
shielding. The series is
compatible with all of today’s
popular ceiling systems. The
Paralux III series is an excellent
choice for commercial office
spaces, schools, hospitals or
retail merchandising areas.

D I M E N S I O N S

NOMINAL SIZE

A

B

1' x 4'

11-3/4" (298mm)

6-5/8" (168mm)

1' x 4' (OU)

11-3/4" (298mm)

8-1/4" (210mm)

2' x 2'

23-3/4" (603mm)

5-5/8" (143mm)

2' x 4'

23-3/4" (603mm)

5-5/8" (143mm)

20" x 24"

19-3/4" (502mm)

5-5/8" (143mm)

20" x 48"

19-3/4" (502mm)

5-5/8" (143mm)

O R D E R I N G   I N F O R M AT I O N

S A M P L E   N U M B E R :   2 E P 3 G A X - 3 3 2 S 3 6 I - 1 2 0 V - E B 8 1 - U

Housing Louver 

Cell

Number

Size

Configuration*

of Cells

1' x 2'

13, 14, 23, 24

3, 4, 6, 8

1' x 4'

16, 18, 26, 28

6, 8, 12, 16

2' x 2'

23, 33, 34, 44

6, 9, 12, 16

20" x 24"

23, 24, 33, 34

6, 8, 9, 12

20" x 48"

26, 36, 38

12, 18, 24

2' x 4'

26, 28, 36, 38, 46, 48

12, 16, 18, 24, 24, 32

*Example: 36= 3 rows of 6 (18 cells)

P R O D U C T   I N F O R M AT I O N   F O R   PA R A L U X   I I I

Options

(See Options
Section)

Number
of Lamps 

(4)

1, 2, 3 

or

4

lamps

(Not included)

Wattage (Length)
U6T8

=31W T8 (24")

17

=17W T8 (24")

U15/8

=31W T8 (24")

BX40

=40W Biax (24")

32

=32W T8 (48")

2048=

20" Width 

x 48" Length

2024=

20" Width

x 24" Length

Voltage

(5)

120V

=120 Volt

277V

=277 Volt

347V

=347 Volt

UNV

=Universal

Voltage 120-277

(6)

Louver Color
S

=Silver

W

=White

Cell Configuration*

(See below for Louver Options)

Louver Finish
H

=Semi-Specular/Haze (Gold only)

I

=Semi-Specular/Haze (Low Iridescent) Standard

(Silver Only)

MI

=Specular/Mirrored (Low Iridescent) (Silver Only)

P

=Painted (White only)

HR

=Heat

Removal

(1)

HRDO

=Heat

Removal
Damper Open

HRDC

=Heat

Removal
Damper Closed

EP

=Paralux Louver

Width
2'

=2' width

Blank

=1' width 

or 20" width

Trim Type
G

=Grid/Lay-in (Standard)

G

or

T

=Concealed T

G

or

T

=Slot Grid

(2)

F

=Flange Trim

MZ

=Modular Trim

Convertible Fixture

(3)

Standard G (Grid)

Type-Fixtures can be field converted to 
T-option or vice-versa. Fixture also
adaptable with flanged or modular trims.

AX

=Air Supply Floating Louver

X

=Blank Side/Floating Louver -

Non-Air Supply (Omit A)

AVX

=Air Supply Floating Louver

with Directional Air Vane (Add V)

HM

=Hard

Metric

Options
GL

=Single

Element Fuse

GM

=Double

Element Fuse

WTR

=White

Reveal

Lamps

- for lamps

installed, see lamp
options table

Flex

- for flex

installed, see flex
ordering table

Emergency

- for

EM installed, see
EM options table

3

=3" Louver Depth

Packaging
U

=Unit Pack

PAL

=Job Pack,

out of carton

PALC

=Job Pack,

in carton

NOTES:

(1)

Integral end plate grid lock feature not available in heat removal. 

(2)

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

(3)

Convertibility applies to

housing only, appropriate shielding media assemblies must be utilized. 

(4)

Standard off-center ballast on 3-lamp fixtures. 

(5)

Products also available in non-US voltages and

frequencies for international markets. 

(6)

Not available when specifying emergencies, voltage must be specific.

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.

Ballast Type

(5)

Blank

=Standard Magnetic

Ballast (Biax & 20W)

LE3

=T12 Magnetic Energy Saving

EB8

= T8 Electronic Instant Start. 

Total Harmonic  Distortion < 10%

EB8 /PLUS

= T8 Electronic Instant Start. 

High Ballast Factor >1.13. Total 
Harmonic  Distortion < 20%

ER8

= T8 Electronic Program Rapid Start. 

Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%

EB5

= T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. 

Total Harmonic Distortion < 20%

TEB5

=T5 Biax Electronic Instant Start. 

Total Harmonic Distortion < 10%

EB2

=T12 Electronic Rapid Start. 

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

No. of Ballast
1 or 2

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