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The Kim EKG is an investment in energy-efficient,
trouble-f ree outdoor lighting.
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Performance
and quality
are the
long-term
return on your
investment.
1
Performance Maintained light Rapid installation, Materials and
designed for output through sealed easy maintenance, construction
appl ication eff iciency. optics. and adaptability to designed for
The t'ue test of any uminaire s Coupled with application new technology. longevity.
how well it will perform in a efficiency is the ability to "Time is moneyj' a truism From raw materials, to
speci'ic inslallalion. AI K rn. we maintain light output on the site. substantiated by today's high construction methods, to final
call this appiication eff iciency. After all, initial light output is of labor costs. Whether on initial coatings, there are no
Pole spacing, total watts per little consequence if rt cannot installation or periodic compromises in the production
square foot, uniformity of light, be suslained over the years n maintenance, a fixture of an EKG. lt must withstand
and visibility are the factors to an outdoor envi ronment. designed specif ically for ease wind, rain, snow, ice, wide
consider in evaluating an Performance oriented f ixtu res of handling is a time and temperature variations, bugs,
outdoor uminaire. The EKG has lose efficiency and waste money-saving asset. The entire dirt, polluted air and vandalism
been designed to provide true energy when optical chambers EKG fixture is constructed in throughout its useful life, There
"bottom line" effic ency. As are filled with dirt and insects. self-contained subassemblies is no harsher environment than
evidence, a computer analysis A completely sealed optical that provide for quick the outdoors, and only the best
can be provided by the Kim chamber was a foremost i nstallation and mai ntenance. materials coupled with proven
Lighting Application consideration in the conception Farsighted engineering allows construction methods can
Department. and design of the EKG. The these subassemblies to easily stand the test of time. Kim's
results of this effort are readily adapt to new developments in 60 years of experlence in the
apparent when comparing the lamp and ballast technology, outdoor lighting business is the
Kim EKG with competitive keeping the EKG operating at basis for this philosophy.
luminaires after several years peak efficiency. There is no
of field operation. The EKG is reason for an EKG to ever
always substantially cleaner become obsolete.
than any other f ixture of
comparable age.
2 Kim Lighting
Performance A E"1i?%1%?JF5::3 i:3,"
1 designed for provrde near uniform coverage
application efficiency. from curb to curb. Typical street
widths range from one to two
See EKG Series Photometric mounting heights, and the EKG
Catalog for photometrics and will provide virtually the same
pole spacing charts. light level from the near curb
directly across to the far curb.
ln addltion, houseside llght
levels remain strong in back
of the curb far enough to
light sidewalks.
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I'r The qual;tv o{ ;llumir-ation
from ine rkc ,s eas ly
evaluated from the isolux line
pattern. The overall even
spacing between lines, with no
abrupt changes, indicates a
totally smooth pattern on the
ground. There are no hot spots,
spikes or dead areas to destroy
uniformily and pole spacing.
The EKG light pattern is totaliy
smooth and uniform in all areas.
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for parking lot lighting, and 1s
closely met by the EKG light
pattern. This means that the five
midpoints between any four
equally spaced poles, have
almost the same light value. The
result is greater pole spacings
as allowed by higher'iqnt levels
at the critical midpoints
between poles. See plan view
illustration of a typical parking
lot layout below.
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Maintained light
output through sealed
optics.
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The optical chamber is the
heart of any high performance
luminaire. lt determines the
performance lnitially and over
years of operation. lf this
chamber gets dirty for any
reason, performance is
decreased and energy wasted.
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The EKG optical chamber rs the
most meticulously sealed of any
in the industry. Sealing f rom
both the outside and inside
ensures maintained
performance year after year. ,!S ;e
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Places where dirt, insects, and
polluted air try to enter the
ffiffiffiffiffiffiw optical chamber.
ABC Critical points where the optical
chamber must be sealed.
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A The most common olace El
9 Contamir-ants can arso f^
v Jn ess lhe lixture, arm ano
for contaminants to'enter enter Lhe optical charnber po e are total y sealeo at
the opticai chamber is at the where the glass lens is held in every joint, contamlnants can
ref ector flange. To prevent its frame To prevent this, the aiso enter the opt cal chamber
this, the EKG ref lector is EKG gasket completely from within. A one p ece
hydroformed in one prece with a surrounds the glass, interlocks reflector allows seaiing from the
homogeneous f lange. Against wlth the frame extrusion and inside because only the socket
this flange, a one piece molded exerts constant pressure and wrre penetrations need to
gasket exerts uniform pressure against the glass edge A be gasketed Segmented
around the perimeter. Of floating hinge permits the optical systerns cannot be
part cular importance are the four quarter-turn fasteners to sealed from the inside.
four corners. where a one piece provide equal pressure around
gaskel is lhe only way to nsLre the gasket. No hinge or latch
a lasting seal. gimmicks are used because
they are unreliable and will
ultimately fail The EKG latch
system rs basic and re iable.
4 Kim Lighting
Rapid installation,
easy maintenance,
and adaptability to
new technology.
Adaptability to new
technology.
With energy a growing national
concern, there is no doubt that
major advances in lamp,
ballast and reflector
technology wilJ take place
within the next decade. The
EKG is designed to be
upgraded to these new
advances througb simple
replacement of modular
components. There is no
reason for an EKG to ever
become obsolete or inefficient.
It is truly a lifetime investment
Kim Lighting 5
Materials and
construction
designed for
longevity.
The EKG housing is fabricated The EKG housing is comprised Every Kim f ixture is hand All fasteners, hinges, latches
using a one piece side wall of fuliy mitered heavy wall detailed to ensure proper fit and clips are made of the best
extrusion for superior strength sections that are internally and aesthetic quality, and all materials and are plated, when
and a clean crisp appearance. welded using high speed housings are satin polished as a necessary, to protect aqainst
The extrusion contour includes metallic inert gas welders. base for either painted or rust. Each component is
integral ribs to interlock with the txcellenl weld penetrat:on is anodized finishes. assembled by personnel
housing top and also assure a achieved creating a super trained not only in assembly
proper seal with the lens frame. strong housing, impervious to procedures, but quality control
Extrusions will not "oil can" like heavy wind loads. as well. Before packaging,
sheet metal housings and are every piece of hardware on the
ideal for accepting optional EKG is tested for proper
anodized finishes. alignment and f unction.
The EKG bousing is sealed on Kim pioneered the All electric components used in The overall modular
the outside and inside with the one piece hydroformed Kim EKG fixtures are UL listed. construction of the EKG is an
finest silrcone sealants reflectors for cutoff lighting in They are mounted, prewired to example of industrial design at
available. The sealants are 1972. AIIer years of field quick-disconnect plugs, and its finest. lt seems so simple
vrrtually unaffected by weather operation, these reflectors have tested at the Kim factory. These and right as to be effortless.
including rain, sleet, snow, remained virtually unchanged electrical su bassemblies But behind its design lies a
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 superior strength, ultimately permit the luminaire found in no other fixture. lt rs
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 ofr iuminaire
Weatherometer acceleration chamber capable of being obtainable.
tests indicate a possible 150 tightly sealed. AII EKG
year life. reflectors are Alzak@ plated for
long term protection of the
mirror finish.
6 Kim Lighting
The Final Test
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Ask for a Sample! examrnation, we suggest the 6. ls the lens gasket 10 Are the components
Krm has been manufacturing following check list against one piece? capable of being retrofitted
and shipping the EKG since competitive units: 7. Does the lens frame apply for new technology without
1972. Sincethattime, 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 I . Are the fixture and mounting
have entered into making 2. ls the housing rigidly B. Are the electrical details clean?
versions of the Kim unit in welded and sealed with a components mounted and 12. Are the pne1u.""
various forms and materials. proven sealant? prewrred as a "t
provable from independent
The only way to determine 3. ls all the hardware plated to subassembly? testing laboratory reports?
whether you are specifying or prevent rust? 9. ls the door frame and 13. Does the manuf acturer
purchasing the linest luminaire 4. ls the reflector hydroformed electricai subassembly have financial responsibility
available is to make a table-too 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
lhis p16."6rre and are arxious chamber sealed both f rom and marntenance? feeling of quality?
to furnisr. a sa.nple for Lhis the outside as well as the
purpose. ln making an inside?
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Mounting Systems
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EKG5O1
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Standard fixture
arms for
mountings 1A,
28,2L,3T,
and 4C.
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round poles
or steel.
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Cluster mounting bars
for optional mountings
2U,4U,3E and 6E
Mounting Arrangements
in plan view
1A 28 2L 2U 3T 3E 4U 6E
-Field wire
connectlons made here
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Standard mounting for aluminum
or sleel po es only.
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Fixture Details
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I 10"
EKG4O1
Z0 watt to 250 watt
16114a"
EKG5O1
150 watt to 400 watt
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I 10" EKG6O1
1000 watt
Kim Lighting
Specifications, Specifications,
Standard Fixtures and Arms. Optional Equipment.
Certification Underwriters Laboratories listed (120, 2O8, 24O, 277 Houseside Shielding shall
and 480 volt only) and Canadian Standards Association certified consist of two shielding compo-
(120 and 347 volt only) for wet locations, nents permanently installed at
the Kim factory. One component
Housing shall be fabricated from a one piece extruded aluminum
shall reduce light directly from
side panel with mitered corners that are internally welded and
the lamp, and the other component
sealed for weathertightness. A press-formed aluminum top cover
shall reduce reflected light.
shall interlock with the housing, and have a continuous seal of
(For clear lamps only. Not avail-
silicone rubber resistant to weathering, moisture, UV and ozone. Top
able for 1000 Watt. See EKG
shall be peaked for increases strength and efficient water runoff,
Series Photometric Catalog for
Housing shall be satin polished to eliminate extrusion die marks.
photometrics.
Optical Ghamber shall consist of a one piece hydroformed Kim
Polycarbonate Shield shall
reflector with a highly specular Alzako processed surface and a
be one piece vacuum formed
socket assembly. Mogul base socket shall be mounted in a one
piece casting which is fully gasketed at the reflector surface. All clear polycarbonate to operate
with a maximum of 250 watts.
wires to the socket shall be gasketed at point of entry into the optical
(Shield may be used with 400W.
chamber. Reflector side walls and top shall be contoured so that no
HPS in locations where ambient
light is reflected back into the lamp arc tube, for optimum lamp life
air temperature during fixture
and performance. For EKG401 series, reflector shall hinge down for
operation will not exceed 85"E).
ballast access using two quarter-turn latches, and snap out for
Polycarbonate Shield shall be
installation ease. All MH lamps, all HPS lamps 200 watts and up,
semi-pyramidal in shape for high
and all MV lamps 400 watts and up shall be supported at the tip by
thermal resistance, impact resis-
a harness. All High Pressure Sodium fixtures shall be provided with
tance and light transmission. lt
the appropriate 4KV or 5KV pulse rated socket.
shall replace standard glass lens
Lens Frame Assembly shall consist of a 3/rc'lhick impact resistant as an integral part of the lens
clear tempered glass lens enclosed by a one piece molded high frame. Cautlon: Use only when
temperature gasket. Lens and gasket shall interlock in an extruded vandalism is anticipated to be high.
aluminum frame which shall hinge at the pole end, and shall close Useful life is limited by discoloration caused by UV from sunlight,
and tightly seal the optical chamber by four gasketed vibration- mercury vapor and metal halide lamps.
proof quarter-turn fasteners. Lens frame shall be removable without
Photocell Receptacle shall be integrally mounted to accept NEMA
tools by means of quick-disconnecting hinges.
base photocells (by others). When two, three, or four fixtures are
All Electrical Components shall be UL and CSA recognized and mounted per pole, one fixture shall be furnished with an installed
be an integral part of the fixture. Ballasts and related components receptacle (plus a relay when required) to operate the others.
shall be integrated onto a single mounting plate as a seltcontained Photocells shall be furnished by others.
subassembly. On EKG401 fixture, ballast assembly shall attach
Wood Pole Mounting shall be by a modified arm containing an
to fixture using quick-disconnecting key slots. On EKG501 and
access hole to allow field splices within the arm. A bearing plate
EKG601 , ballast assembly shall attach to fixture with quick-disconnect
shall be furnished between arm and wood pole, and all components
no{ool hinges and latches, Fast field wiring shall be provided for
shall be finished to match the fixture. Available for 1A or 28 mountings
by prewiring all electrical component with quick-disconnect plugs.
only. Wood poles by others.
All ballasts shall be the component type capable of providing
lamp starting down to -20'F, with power factor of 90% or better Wall Mounting shall be by a modified arm containing an access
(High Power Factor). hole to allow field splices within the arm. A wall embedment bracket
shall be provided to accept fixture mounting rods, and a trim plate
Fixture Arm shall be a one piece rectangular aluminum extrusion
shall be provided to cover the wall embedded junction box (J-box
with internal centering guides. Luminaire{o-pole assembly shall be
by others). All exposed parts shall be finished to match the fixture.
made through a mechanlcal draw bolt attachment inside the arm,
For concrete mounting only.
eliminating all exposed fasteners and welds. Arm assembly shall
include a pole reinforcing plate which will mount inside the pole for Cluster Mounting types 2U, 4U, 3E, and 6E, shall utilize a square
added strength at the arm loint. mounting bar with internal draw bolts to mount the fixtures, Mounting
bar shall attach to pole using a tenon with set screws and one
Standard Finish on fixture and arm shall be TGIC thermoset
polyester powder coat paint applied over a chromate conversion throughbolt. ( Pole must have a 21/z'pipe size tenon in steel only,
2%'OD.x43/+'long).
coating. Standard colors are black, dark bronze, light gray or white.
Optional finishes shall be Architectural Class 1 anodized, black or Anodized Finishes shall be Duranodic@ black or dark bronze
dark bronze. applied over a satin polish according to Architectural Class 1 specifications.
"Alzak" and "Duranodic" are trademarks of Alcoa.
WARNING: Fixtures must be grounded in accordance with local
codes or the National Electrical code. Failure to do so may result in
serious personal injury.
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Ordering
lnformation
Plan View Cat. No Standard TGIC thermoset For highly reduced light on
polyester powder coat paint: houseside. Available on
I- 1A Cat No. EKG401 and EKG501 only.
Black Black Extra cost. See photometrics in
H DB-P Dark Bronze (resembles the EKG Photometric Catalog
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313 Duranodico in color)
For clear lamps only.
Cat No. EKG401 LG-P Light Gray
for 70W. to 250W. lamps. WH-P White Cat No HS
Standard lncludes complete fixture with
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Optional Architectural Class I
+
DB-A Dark Bronze anodize
u Cat. No EKG501
for 1SOW to 400W. lamps.
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Optional
mountings
at extra cosl
Sro,r""rbonate shietd
llr Optional polycarbonate shield
1
Wall
forlOOOW. lamps.
lncludes complete f ixture
with standard mounting arm,
and baked enamel finish. Less
Note: May be used with 400W.
HPS in locations where ambient
air temperature during fixture
mount ballast and lamp. operation will not exceed 85'F.
Caution: Use only when
vandalism is anticipated to be
high. Useful life is limited by
discoloration caused by UV
fi'om sunlight, mercury vapor
ancJ metal halide lamps,
12 Kim Lighting
Ballast Catalog Number and
Availability Per Fixture Size.
3e"llu"," NA = Not Available
Line Operating Starting
Lamps (bv others) Volts EKG401lEKG501lEKG601 Watts Amps Amps
120 70HPSI20 B6 0.75 0.89
70W. High Pressure Sodium 208 70HPS208 91 0.47 045
Clear, E23/2, Mogul Base. 240 70HPS240 91 0.40 0.37
NA NA
277 70HP5277 91 0.35 0.35
347 70HPS347 93 0.30 0.28
480 70HP5480 93 0.21 0.21
0.35
028
0.21
1 One fixture,
pole or wall
mounted.
208
244
277
Pole Type
Tapered Square
Steel
Spec. Sheet
PTSS
347 .PSA
150 480
Non-Tapered
476
066 r-{ TOW to 400W A-25 120 No
Square Aluminum
Ju
Non -Tapered KSS
060 Two fixtures, 208 Square Steel
444 per pole. 240 -PRA
033 277
Non-Tapered
RoLrnd Aluminum
c)q 347
480 Tapered Round PTRS
1 .15 Steel
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100
085 70W. to 4OOW A-25 120 No Tapered Round LTRA
0.52 Three fixtures, 208 Aluminum
0.50
1.44
083
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per po e. 240
277
347
480
Non -Tapered
Round Steel
KRS
072
+
062 7OW to 250W A-25 124 No
n/a Four fixtures, 208
058 per pole. 240
160
095
III 347
080
070 rh 480
056
r-{ 1000w. A-25-1 120 Yes
JTI
040
Two fixtures, A-25-2 208
274 per pole. A-25-3 240
1.70 A-25-4 277
140 347V. not available
130 -Nontapered square and round
480V. not available
09s aluminum poles are available with
070
6.35
380
3.20
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- 1000w.
Three fixtures,
per pole.
A-25-1
A-25-2
A-25-3
A-25-4
120
208
244
277
Yes the exclusive Kim Hinged Base in
heights up to 14 feet.
U S Patent 4,079,559.
075
0.65
0.55
044
035
130
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400W. to 1000W
Four fixtures,
per pole.
A-25-1
A-25-2
A-25-3
A-25-4
120
208
240
277
347V. not available
480V. not available
Yes
1.00
0.60
050 Ordering Guide
0.45
080
0.30
1 3 456 7
90
65
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8.00
460
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2.30
200 -V
28l EKG5Ol / 25OHPS277 / BL.A / LS / HS/ A.25 / PSA3O.6188B / BL.A
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