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Performance
and quality
are the
long-term
return on your
investment.
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Performance Maintained light Rapid installation, Materials and
designed for output through sealed easy maintenance, construction
application efficiency. optics. and adaptability to designed for
The true tesl of any lumira re is Coupled with app ication new technology. longevity.
how well it will perform in a effrciency is the ability to "Time js moneyl' a truism From raw materials, to
spec f c instal alion. Al Kim. we marntain ght output on the site. substantiated by today's high construction methods, to final
ca this appllcatlon eff crency. After all, n tial light output is of labor costs. Whether on initial coatings. there are no
Pole spacing, tota watts per litt e consequence if rt cannot installation or periodic compromises in the production
square foot, uniformity of light, be sustained over the years in maintenance, a fixture of an EKG. lt must withstand
and vis b iity are the factors to an outdoor envi ronment, designed specifically for ease wind, rain, snow, lce, wide
consider in evaluating an Performance or ented frxtures of handling is a time and temperature variatron, bugs,
outdoor luminaire. The EKG has lose eff icrency and waste money-saving asset. The entire dlrt, polluted air, and vandailsm
been des gned to provide true energy when optical chambers EKG fixture is constructed in throughout its useful ife. There
"bottom line" efficiency. As are f lled wlth dirt and insects. self-contai ned sub-assemblies is no harsher environment than
evidence, a computer analysis A comp etely sealed optical that provide for quick the outdoors, and only the best
can be prov ded by the Kim cha^lber was a [orenosl i nstallation and maintenance. materials coupled with proven
Lighting Application consideration in the conception Far-sighted engineering allows construction methods can
Department. ano design oi tl-e EKG. Ire these sub-assemblies to easily stand the test of time. Kim's
results of th s effort are readi y adapt to new developments in 50 years of exper ence in th-o
apparent when comparing the lamp and ballast technology, outdoor lighting business is the
Kim EKG with competitive keeping the EKG operating at basis fo' his ptr l6s6p6t
lumlnaires after several years peak efficiency. There is no
of fie d operat on. The EKG ls reason for an EKG to ever
always substantially cleaner become obsolete.
than any other fixture of
comparable age.
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Performance Fcr roadwav ignlrng tre
1 designed for nI tKG tras been designed ro
provide near uniform coverage
appl ication eff iciency. f rom curb to curb. Typ cal
street widths range f rom 1 to 2
See catalog 42 for complete mounting he ghts, and the EKG
photometncs and quick wi provide v rtually the same
reference charts. light leve1 f rom the near curb
directly across to the far curb
In addition, houses de ight
leve s reman strong n back
of the curb far enough to
ght sidewalks.
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Parhino lot liohtlno
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"A" pius a strong thrust of llght
at the 45'ang es. This diagonal
,li::ir,'r.,,,,...... A i uminat on means substantia y
greater po e spacings because
B the ight level at the midpoint
between any 4 po es 'erra -s
h gh. Also, lhe 2.1:2light ratio
as described in "D" prov des
an deal geometry for efficient
parking lot iightlng
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lJ The 2.1 .21ohI ratio from
\ ,:: o" to 45" to 50" is ideal
45" for parking lot ighting, and s
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)'\5 closely met by the EKG light
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\\ 2 midpoints bretween any 4
equal y spaced poles, have
\1: almostthe same lightvalue. The
.\
,',i:lf \ 1 'esu't ,s greater pole spacings
as allowed by hlgher light levels
at the critical midpo nts
\\ ,l between poles. See plan v ew
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\ illustration of a typical park ng
lot layout below.
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Plan View
Typical lsol rx Pattern ""':ji'ii'il
Maintained light
output through sealed
optics.
The most common place Contaminants can also Unless the fixture, arm, and
for contaminants to enter enter the optical chamber pole, are totally sealed at
the optical chamber is at the where the glass lens is held in every joint, contaminants can
reflector flange. To prevent its f rame. To prevent this, the also enter the optical chamber
this, the EKG reflector is EKG gasket completely from within. A one-piece
hydroformed in one piece with a surrounds the glass; interlocks reflector allows sealing f rom the
homogeneous flange. Against with the frame extrusion and inside because only the socket
this flange, a one-piece molded exerts constant pressure and wire penetrations need to
gasket exerts uniform pressure against the glass edge. A be gasketed. Segmented
around the perimeter. Of floating hinge permits the optical systems cannot be
particular importance are the 4 quarter-turn fasteners to sealed from the inside.
4 corners. where a one-piece provide equal pressure around
gasket is the only way to insure the gasket. No hinge or latch
a lasting seal. gimmicks are used because
they are unreliable and will
ultimately fail. The EKG latch
system is basic and reliable.
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Rapid installation,
easy maintenance,
and adaptability to
new technology.
Adaptability to new
technology.
With energy a growing nationa
concern. there is no doubt that
major advances in lamp,
ba ast, and reflector
technology wiil take place
within the next decade. The
EKG is des gned to be
upgraded to these new
advances through simp e
rep acement of modular
components. There s no
reason for an EKG to ever
become obso ete or neff cient
It is tru y a ifetrme nvestrnent.
w-ri
Materials and
construction
designed for
longevity.
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The EKG housing is fabricated The EKG housing is comprised Every Klm f ixture is hand All fasteners, hinges, latches,
usrng a one-piece side wall of fully mitered heavy wall detailed to ensure proper f t and cl ps are made of the best
extrusion for superior strength sectrons that are internally and aesthetic quality, and al mater als and are plated, when
and a clean crrsp appearance. welded using high speed housings are satin polished as a necessary, to protect against
The extrusion contour includes metallic inert gas welders. base for either painted or rust. Each component is
integral ribs to inter ock with the Excellert weld penelration is anodized finlshes. assembled by personne
housing top and also assure a achieved creating a super trained not only in assembly
proper seal with the lens frame. strong housing, rmpervious to procedures, but quality control
Extrusions will not "oil can" like heavy wind loads. as well. Before packaging,
sheet metal housings and are every prece of hardware on the
ideal for accepting optional EKG is tested for proper
anodized finishes. alignment and function.
The EKG housrng s sealed on Kim pioneered the All electric components used in The overa I modular
the outside and inside with the one-piece hydroformed Kim EKG fixtures are UL listed. construction of the EKG is an
f inest silicone sealants reflectors for cut-off lighting in They are mounted, pre-wired to example of industrial design al
available. Tbe sealants are 1972. Afler years of field quick-disconnect plugs, and its finest. lt seems so simple
vlrtually unaffected by weather operation, these reflectors have tested at the Kim factory. These and right as to be effortless.
ra n, s eet, snow, remained virtually unchanged electrical su b-assemblies But behind its design lies a
-including
UV, ozone, and extreme by heat, UV, or periodic provide for rapid installation wealth of design and
temperatures. Aging tests in cleaning. Hydroforming and maintenance, and will engineering sophistication
Florida have shown almost no provides supenor strength, ulti.rately perm t the lu.ninaire found in no other fixture. lt is
change in physical properties dimensional stability, and to be easily upgraded for new truly the finest high
after 15 years exposure. creates a one-piece optical lamp technology. performance cut-of f luminaire
Weatherometer acceleration chamber capable of being obtainable.
tests lndicate a possible 150 tightly sealed All EKG
year life. reflectors are Alzak@ plated for
long term protection of the
mirror finish.
The Final Test
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Ask for a Sample! examlnation, we suggest the 6 ls the lens gasket 10. Are the components
Kim has been rnanufacturing following check list against one-piece? capable of being retrofitted
and shipping the EKG since competitive units: 7 Does the lens frame appiy for new technology without
1972. Since that time, there have 1. ls the housing made of a uniform gasket pressure excessive labor?
been many manufacturers who one-piece extrusion? around the reflector lip? 1 1 Are the fixture and mounting
have entered into making 2. ls the housing rigidly Are the electrical details clean?
versions of the Kim unit in welded and sealed with a components mounted and 12. Are the photomet'ics
various forms and materials. proven sealant? pre-wired as a provable from independent
The only way to determine 3. ls all the hardware plated to sub-assembly? testing laboratory reports?
whether yoJ are specifying or prevent rust? ls the door f rame and 13. Does the manuf acturer
purchasing the f inest luminaire 4. ls the reflector hydroformed electrical su b-assembly have financial responsibility
available is to make a table-top in one-piece? easily removable without the to back the product?
comparison. At Kim, we support 5. ls the entire optical use of tools, for installation 14. Do you get an overall
tris procedure and are anxious chamber sealed both f rom and maintenance? feeling of quality?
to furnish a sampie for l^;s the outside as well as the
purpose. ln making an inside?
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Mounting Systems :
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Standard fixture
arms for
mountings 1A,
28, 2L, 3r,
Laminated
wood poles
Mounting Arrangements
in plan view
1A 28 2L 2U 3T .E 4C 4U 6E
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Mounting Details
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or steel poles only.
H 28
J 2L
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+ 4C 6t, x21/2n
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I- 1A
28
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6" x2Vz"
..188 wall
J-box in
wall, by others 6" x2lz"
.188 wall
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Fixture Details
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I 10"
EKG4O1
70 watt to 250 watt
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Optional Lexan Shield
in place of glass.
250 watts max.
1 61r/r o"
T
I 10,, EKG5O1
150 watt to 400 watt
T
I 10" EKG601
1000 watt
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Specifications, Specifications,
Standard Fixtures and Arms. Optional Equipment.
41-1 1
Ordering
lnformation
Plan View Cat. No Standard baked enamel For highly reduced light on
finishes houseside. Extra cost. See
I- 1A Cat. No. photometrics in catalog 42.
For clear lamps only.
BL-E Black baked enamel
H over satin polish.
DB-E Dark Bronze baked
Cat. No HS
J 2L
Standard
Cat No EKG401
for 70W. to 250W. lamps
lncludes complete fixture with
standard mounting arm, and
enamel over satin polish.
Resembles Duranodic@
313 in color.
NA-E Natural Aluminum baked
-L
mountings enamel over satin polish.
baked enamel finish. Less
ballast and lamp.
+
Optional Architectural Class I
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Optional Lexan shield furnished
in place of glass lens, at extra
cost. 250 watts max.
Cat No LS
Cat. No. EKG601
Note: May be used with 400W
1
Wall
for 1000W. lamps.
Includes complete f ixture
with standard mounting arm,
and baked enamel finish. Less
HPS in locations where outside
air temperatures during fixture
operation will not exceed 85'F
mount ballast and lamp, Caution: Use only when
vandalism is anticipated to be
high. Useful life is limited by
discoloration caused by UV
from sunlight, mercury vapor,
and metallic halide lamps.
uata og l\um0er and
Ballast Cata
3
tJ Ballasts
Availabi ity Per Fixture Size.
NA - Not Available
PTBS or
ru
per pole. 240
089
277 Steel PHV
078
067 480 Tapered Bound PTRA or
+
038 A uminum XTRA
70W. to 250W 120
080 Four Fixtures 208 Laminated Wood PSWB and
045 PXWB
per pole. 240
040
035 277
020 III 480
,
i156
2.82 rlr
r36 H 000w A-25-l 120
Ju
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i1075 Two fixtures A-25-2 208
per pole. A-25-3 240
i-Bro A-25-4 277
I qto A-25-5 480
I a ro
I350
lzoo
090
053
0
040
,16
-L
ru
1000w.
Three fixtures
per pole.
A-25-1
A-25-2
A-25-3
A-25-4
A-25-5
120
208
240
277
480
Yes
+
exclusive Kin H nged Base ir
ir10 400W to 1000W A-25-1 120 heiqhts up to 14 feet. U S Patent
I 0 Bl Four frxtures A-25-2 208 4,079,559.
1 0 71 per pole. A-25-3 240
I060
lo3s A-25-4 277
lt! A-25-5 480
loez
i075
150
rll
065
038
4 rro
240
2a0
174
100 Ordering Guide
trO
098
08s
474
4.44
1 4 56 7
2AA
't.44
124
t t0
060
*
c.al
200
r70
irso
logs
430
250
2.20
190
130
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