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Lightolier 

a Genlyte Thomas Company

www.lightolier.com

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • (508) 679-8131 • Fax (508) 674-4710
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2004 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC (Lightolier Division) • A0504

Features

1. Reflector:

Specular anodized aluminum, 16 ga. Removable from inside 

fixture for access to splices and ballast.

2. Lens: 

Prismatic (C12E28PLWHW) or Fresnel (C12E28FLWHW) lens.

Regressed 2 1/4" from ceiling line. 

3. Die-Cast Baffle: 

Painted white, deep conical step baffle for low brightness,

supports lens. Small Allen-head set screw provides secure attachment for
use where vandal resistant luminaires are required.

4. Torsiontite Springs:

Permit removal of lens assembly without tools.

5. Socket Cup:

Heat dissipating die-cast aluminum with medium base pulse

rated porcelain socket with nickel plated screw shell. Positive locking attach-
ment, without tools, to reflector assures proper optical alignment of lamp. 

6. Mounting Frame:

0.048" (18-ga.) galvanized steel, includes pre-installed

mounting bars.

7. Mounting Ring:

0.048"(18-ga.) galvanized steel. Designed for vertical

adjustment from above or below for ceilings from 0" to 2" thick. Center-line
notches allow consistent alignment of multiple fixtures.

8. Vertical Adjustment Mechanism:

accommodates mounting to virtually 

any ceiling system using mounting bars (provided, or 1/2" EMT tubing (by
others). Single locking feature secures all adjustments. Alignment holes 
and markings allow fixture to be preset prior to installation.

9. Mounting Bars:

0.048" (18-ga.) pre-installed, telescoping bars extend to 30"

long; lock securely into position. Built-in locking tabs provide positive attach-
ment to common T-bar systems. Self-centering feature simplifies installation
in 24" O.C. grid systems. Attaches to steel/wood joists without accessories.

10. Ballast:

Dual voltage (120V/277V) magnetic. Assembly is accessible from

below without tools for inspection and replacement. 

11. Junction Box:

0.048" (18ga.) galvanized steel. UL listed for maximum of (8) 

No. 12 AWG, 90°C through branch circuit conductors; allows inspection from

below

12. Thermal Protector:

(not shown) Meets NEC and UL requirements. Do not

install insulation above nor within 3" (76mm) of any part of the luminaire.

Electrical

Magnetic Ballast:

120/277V dual voltage, 60 Hz., encased and potted, CWA or

Super CWA (pulse start) circuit type, high power factor, sound rating “B” (175W 
and 250W PS)/sound rating “C” (others), -20°F minimum starting Temperature,
Type 1 Outdoor rating.

Electrical (Cont.)

Ballast

ANSI Code

Voltage

Max. Amps

Input Watts

175W PS MH

M137

120/277

2.20/0.90

205

250W PS MH

M138

120/277

2.80/1.20 

290

320W PS MH

M132

120/277

3.40/1.50 

370

400W PS MH  M135

120/277

4.10/1.80

465

175W MH

M57

120/277

2.00/0.90

205

250W MH

M58

120/277

2.60/1.10

290

400W MH

M59

120/277

3.90/1.70

460

Options and Accessories

Auxiliary:

Add suffix 

A

to Frame-In Kit and Reflector Trim. See Spec.Sheet ”A“.

Emergency:

Add suffix 

E

to Reflector Trim and Frame-In Kit. See Spec. Sheet “E”.

Slope Ceiling Adapters:

See Specification Sheet SCA. 

Fuse 

(magnetic ballast)

:

Add suffix 

F1 

or 

F2

to Frame in Kit (F1=120V, F2=277V).

Chicago Plenum:

Consult Factory.

Labels

UL (Suitable for Wet Locations), CSA (magnetic ballast only), I.B.E.W.
For 320W/400W, install fixtures with minimum spacing:  4 feet from 
center-to-center of adjacent luminaries; 3 inch from top of luminaire to over-
head building member; 2 feet from luminaire center to side building member.

Ceiling Cutout: 

12 9/16” (256 mm) Dia.

Reflector Trim

Frame-In Kit

Lamp (Enclosed, Coated)

C12E28PLWHW 

Prismatic Lens, White Step Baffle.

C1217MHPU

Magnetic, 120V/277V Pulse Start

175W ED28, BT28 PS MH

C1225MHPU

Magnetic, 120V/277V Pulse Start

250W  ED28, BT28 PS MH

C12E28FLWHW 

Fresnel Lens, White Step Baffle.

C1232MHPU

Magnetic, 120V/277V Pulse Start

320W  ED28, BT28 PS MH

C1240MHPU

Magnetic, 120V/277V Pulse Start

400W  ED28, BT28 PS MH

C1217MHU

Magnetic, 120V/277V

175W  ED28, BT28 MH

C1225MHU

Magnetic, 120V/277V

250W  ED28, BT28 MH

C1240MHU

Magnetic, 120V/277V

400W  ED28, BT28 MH

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Vertical 
Adjustment:
5/8" (16 mm
2 7/8" (73 m

2" (50 mm) max.
Ceiling Thickness

13-1/4" (337 mm) Dia.

13-3/4" 

(349 mm)

12" (305 mm) Dia.

13" (330 mm)

10-3/4" 

(273 mm)

16-3/8" (416 mm)

20" (508 mm) to 30" (762 mm)

21-1/4" (540 mm) 175-250W

23-3/4" (603 mm) 

320-400W

Top View

11" 

(280 mm)

Calculite

®

HID Lensed Downlight

C12E28FL-PL

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