DIMENSIONSDESCRIPTION
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 STATIC
398 COOPER LIGHTING
• 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'
Troffer
2, 3 or 4 Lamp
SPECIFICATION GRADE T8
RECESSED STATIC
TROFFER 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)
ORDERING INFORMATION
SAMPLE NUMBER: 2GC8-332-120V-EB81-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.
COOPER LIGHTING - METALUX®
2' x 4'
2' x 2'
1' x 4'
