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Paramax, today's premier family of parabolic luminaires, offers the
most complete, most comprehensive selection of recessed and
surface-mounted parabolics in the industry A marriage o,f aesthetics
and perlormance, Paramax is the standard by which olher parabolics
are measured.

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One of the keys to Paramax performance is the precise parabolic shape
of the louver. Constructed of reflector-quality aluminum, the Paramax
louver is carelully contoured to achieve uniform distribution, minimal
hiqh-angle brightness, and optimum efficiency. Intersections are rigidly
inGrlocked to maintain the desired contour, and automated systems of
fabrication, assembly, cleaning, and packaging ensure consistent
quality.

The result is precise light control. By concentrating available light in the

photometric zones most crucial to comfort and efficiency, Paramax
focuses attention on the task, not the light source.

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The importance of visual comfort as a factor in lighting design is widely
recognized. Direct glare from excessively-brig ht luminaires results in
eye fatigue, stress, and loss of visibility, all of which have a cumulative
elfect on performance and productivity.

Paramax addresses the need to control direct glare by producing a

subtle low brightness that achieves VCP percentages of 80 or more - an
indication that more than 80 percent of area occupants are unaffected
bv annoyinq qlare. The soft luminosity of Paramax creates a
c6mtorta5te,"ptdasing visual environment wiihout the strong, distracting
brightness patterns typical of conventional lensed fixtures.
Paramax. A new standard of quality and versatility from Lithonia. Your
best va|ue in parabolics.
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Every Paramax luminaire reflects the Lithonia commitment to quality in
materials and construction and careful attention to details.
,! Automated systems of fabrication, assembly and louver cleaning
ensure consistent high quality.
n Finished louver shipped in thermally-sealed polyethylene wrapper
for protection against contaminants.

r, l,4itered corners and intedocking construction for tight fit and

precise contours.

,a Louver secured by heavy-duty T-hinges and spring-loaded cam

latches-assembly snaps in place with gentle upward pressure.
6 Full-perimeter black reveal standard Ior a floating appearance.

Lri.g thxibility
Paramax's versatility is further enhanced by a wide variety of optional
conligurations and companion luminaires, such as the Optimax'" Light
Control System and the RP and RL architectural linear systems.
Paramax models are available for up to eight lamps; with a choice of
louver configuration; with any of a full range of air functionst and with trim
styles to f it virtually every type of ceiling system.

fullSelectionof Sizer
Paramax features the widest range of sizes on the market today.
Standard models from 1'X2' through 4'X4' are offered, including 20"
wide versions for use in modular ceiling systems. Custom and metric
sizes also can be specilied, making a Paramax fixture available for
every type of commercial application.

AVAILABLE SIZES
Fixture Size
Se ries 1',X1', 1',X4', 2',X2' 2',X4', 3',X3', 4'X4' 20"X4', 20"X5',Metric
OPTII\,4AX
PM4
PM3
Pt,42
HPM
CF
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 Provides optimum light control to eliminate objectionable reflected
glare from lighting fixtures on VDT screens, regard ess of luminaire or
VDT location.

Delivers appropriate il umination leve for paper-based tasks (70 fc')

at an economical 1.5 watts per square foot.

State-of-the art computer design utilizes low iridescence material to

maximize light control.

Choice of air function. Compatible with virtually all ceiling types.

Stondord Siu/Langing

2X2
2X4

Numberof Louver (ell,

12 27
2X2
2X4

Optimax glare control performance is dependent on the precise shield-

ing angle oftered by the specular silver 12 cell (2X2 on y) or 27,cel (2X4
on y) optica assemb y. No other lamping or cell configuration will
perform to Optimax standards.

GilingGmpotibility
Appropriate
Type of Ceilino TrimType
G F I\,4T ST
Exposed grid tee
Concealed grid tee
Concealed Z spline
[,4etal pan*
Screw slot*
Plaster or plasterboard

' Consult factory prior to order.

o 'Optimax provides a level oi 70fc maintained when used with 320Olurnen lamps and
when instaled in typlcal open oifice applications
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 e Complete line of parabolic luminaires for low-brightness applications.

t 4" deep anodized aluminum louvers in choice of finish-lensed door

also available {or application flexibility. See page 19.
o Compatible with virtually all ceiling types.

6 Choice of cell configuration, lamping, and air function.

o Double Door Luminaire with 4" deep louver available. See page 18.
, Air pattern control blades available on air supply/return models.

Stondod Sizellomping

2X2
2X4
20'x4

Numberof Louver Gllr

18 24 32
2X2

20'x4

GilhgGmpotibility

Type of Ceiling

Concealed orid tee

Metalpan*
Screw slot*
Plaster or plasterboard
" Louverflush to ceiling plane.
* Consult
factory prior to order

Ceiling kjm detail for OPTIMAX, Paramax PM4,

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PN,,t3 and PM2 tuminaires.

Lay-ln Trim, Overlapping lvlodular Fit-ln Screw Slot Trim,

exposed grid tee Flanged Trim with Trim with swing- louver flush to
swing-gate gate hangers. ceiling.
hangers.
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 High-per{ormance parabolic fixtures designed for optimum
efficiency.

3" deep anodized aluminum ouvers in choice of finish lensed door

also available for application flexibility. See page 19.

Standard sizes up to 4'X4' special and metric sizes also available.

Choice of size, cell configuration, lamping, and air function.

Double Door Luminaire with 3" deep louver available. See page 18.

Air pattern control blades available on air supply/return models.

Stondord Sizellomping

1X1
1X2
1X3
1X4
2X2
2X4

4X4
20"x4
20'x5
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Numberof Louver (ell,

12 16 18 24 32 36 64
1X1
1X2
1X3
1X4
2X2
2X4
3X3
4X4
20'x4
20'x5
Metric Consuli factory

Giling (ompotibility
Appropriate
Type of Ceiling Trim Type
G F I\,{T ST-
Exposed grid tee
Concealed grid tee
Concealed Z spline
lvletalpan*
Screw slot* The P[,43 Series features a unique,
Plasler or plasterboaro contoured housing that continues
.Louver flush the parabolic shape o{ the louver to
to cei ing plane.
*Consult factory prior
to order
form a reflective cavity forthe lamp.
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 Low-pror le parabol,c 'ixtures wilh a'l overa deoll- ol less thar
4.9' easy .lslalrat'on ir sha ow ple.lL'ns.
2" deeo anodlzed aluminurn louvers in choice of finish-lensed
door a so available for application flexibility. See page 19.

lrrovaiive, conlou'ed l-oLSi.lg desigr.

Choice of size, cell configuration, lamping, and air function

Air pattern contro b ades available on air supply/return models

Stondord Sizellomping

2X4
20'x4

Numberof Louver (ellr

12 16 18 24 32
2X2
2X4
20'x4

Giling (ompotibility
Appropriate
Type of Ceiling Trim Type
G F- IVT- ST-
Exposed grid tee .
Concealed grid tee . .
Concealed Z spline
Metal pan'
Screw slot'
Plaster or p asterboard
. Louverflush to celling plane.
* Uses PN.43 housing (5.9" depth).
' Consult f actory prior to order
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. High-efficiency one- and two-lamp 1'X4' Paramax fixtures. (eiling (ompotibility

Lamps stacked vertica ly in two-lamp models ensures uniform
louver brightness in mu ti-leve swltching applications. Appropriate
Type of Cei ino TrlmType
3" deep louver wtth choice of 6 I or I cells. G F NIT STI
rid tee
Specular si ver, anodized a uminum internal reflector.
Concea ed rid tee
Choice of air function and ouver finish. Concealed Z
Metal oan*
Top-mounted ballast standard, side-mounted optional for easier Screw slot *
installation in shallow plenums.
Plaster or D asterboard
. Louver flush to ceiling plane
Stondord Sizellomping * Consult factory pr or lo
order

1X4
. 1 'X1 ' and 2'X2' Paramaxfixtures equipped for compact
GlingGmpotibility
lluorescent or TBU lamps.
. Low-iridescence semi-specular silver louvers standard. Appropriate
Type of Ceiling TrimType
o Choice of cell configuration, lamping, air function, and louver G F N/T ST-
depth (2X2 only). Exposed qrid tee
. Concealed grid tee
Compatible with virtually all ceiling types.
Concealed Z spline
. Floating door appearance with full black reveal matches Metal pan*
all Paramax family luminaires. Screw slot*
Plaster or plasterboard r
Stondord Sioellomping ' 2X2 only
*Consult factory priorto order.

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Continuous architectura cove ighting system.

5hort Form Nomencloture
Avai able in any run length. Fu I range of corner angles.

Compatible with virtual y a I ceiling types.

Choice of shield ng lamping, and air function.

Sing e c rcuit plug-in system standard, two and three

clrcuits availab e.
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ContinuoLrs arch tectura inear ghting system. 5hoA Form Nomencloture

Ava able ln any run ength Ful range of corner ang es

Compat b e with virtuai y a ce ing lypes.

9" at 12" \Nide channe s Choice of shie d ng, arrp ng
and air lunct on.

S ngLe-circuit p ug-jn system slandard twc and three

circu ts ava able

Cotpte."nts Paramax fam y uminalres.

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"Double door" design provides the efficacy of 4' lamps and

the modular appeatance ol 2'Xz's.
Numberof Louver (elL "

Uses two 2'X2' louver assemblies or doorframes.

12 16
2X4
Cornpatible with 2'X2' lay-in or slot grid cei ings. 'Per 2'X2' Louver

Choice of 3" or 4" deep louver cel s, choice of louver finish, (eiling (ompotibility
lamping, and air function.
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Stondord Sizellomping
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Provides trolfer with lenses and other shielding with the

features and appearance of Paramax.

Available with all Paramax series f ixtures, both static

and air-handling versions, to fit virtually all ceiling types.

Lensed versions available in choice of flush or re-

gressed aluminum door frames in white or black enamel.

Floating louver versions available in choice of specular

gold or specular silver louver finishes.

Giling (ompotibility
Appropriate
Type of Ceiling TrimType \rr
G F IVT ST-
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Exposed grid tee f-\-\-\-\-\!

Concealed qrid tee

Concealed Z spline
lvletal pan *
Screw slot*
Plaster or plasterboard
' Not available in slatic lensed lixtures.
* Consull factory prior to order
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. PlVl3 Series parabolic fixtures or Optimax light control

Stondord Sizellomping PMOX
system fixtures enc osed in clean, contemporary steel
housing - mitered construction.

Choice of size, lamping, cell configuration, and louver 2X2

finish.
2X4
Floating door appearance with fu I b ack reveal.

All steel parts finished with po yester powder enamel.

Standard exterior finish is white optional colors Numberoflou"er (elL-

available.
12 16 18 24 32
Sb'dod Si.e/Lomping PMIX 1X4 aa

1X4
* PMOX 2X2 ava able only with 12-cell Optimax ouver;
2X4 PMOX 2X4 ava able only with 27-cellOptimax louve.
2Q',X4
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Renovator" parabolic retrofit kit recesses in any grid tee

ceiling system.
Numberof Louver (.11,

Compatlb e with any manufacturer's 1X4, 12 16 1B 24 32

2X2 ot 2X4 g(id ltoflet. 1X.4

3-inch deep louvers in cholce of finish.

2X4

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Appropriate
Type of Ceiling Trim Type
Itr )l
T'oosed grid lee
Co.cea ed grid tee
Screw s ot
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Air FuncLionr
Paranrar PM,l, Pl"/3, and Pt\42 Ser es Lum na res can be specified with any combinat on of air functions
desired. Air pattern control blades and hcat remova dampers are availab e as opt ofs.

A A r S!pp y/A r Felurn B No Air funct on
A r f o\// through sid e s ois. No alr function match ng
appearance.
D A ^r cto-s
Duai alr su pp y/a r return
and heat rennova lufctiors.
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'!15
H Heat Removal.
Heat extract through
lamp cav ty. Ad justable
dampers ava able.
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