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lntroduced in 1972, the "EKG" complement buildings and fixture. lt is truly an investment
fixture has become a standard si[es that must s[and the rigors that will reward the user with
for longevity, performance and of time and the outdoor trouble-f ree operation for years
quality. There are thousands of environment. The luminaire is to come.
EKG luminaires installed all not only physically built to last,
over the world, each unit a And now, Kim introduces
it will maintain its high light
testimony to the fact that true Generation 2, with even greater
output, and even adapt with performance and quality
quality pays for itself
. only minor component
Architects, landscape teatures.
changes, to impending
architects. lighLing designers. advances in lamp and ballast
ergineers and owners have technology. The EKG is more
selected the Kim EKG to than just an outdoor lighting
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Performance
and quality
that pays for
itself .
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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 true Lest of any luminaire Coupled with application new technology. longevity.
is how well it will perform in a efficiency is the ability to The old cliche "time is money" From raw materials, to
specific installation. At Kim. maintain light output on the site. was never more true than with construction methods, to final
we call this application After all, initial light output today s high labor costs. coatings, there are no
efficiency. Pole spacing, total is of little consequence if Whether the task is installation compromises in the Production
watts per square foot, uniformitY it cannot be sustained over the or maintenance, it must be of an EKG, lt must withstand
of light and visibility are the real years in an outdoor capable of being performed in wind, rain, snow, ice, wide
virtues contributing to the environment. Performance a minimum of time with the least tem perature variation, bugs,
"bottom line" in evaluating an oriented fixtures lose efficiency chance for error. The entire dirt, polluted air, and vandalism
outdoor luminaire. The EKG has and waste energy when their EKG fixture is constructed in throughout its useful life. There
been designed to provide true optical chambers are filled with self-contained sub-assemblies is no harsher environment than
"bottom line" efficiencY, and dirt and insects. Since its that provide for quick the outdoors, and only the best
our Lighting Application inception, the EKG has been installation and maintenance. In materials coupled with Proven
Department can provide a designed around totally sealed addition, these sub-assemblies construction methods can
computer analysis as evidence. optical chambers. The results of allow for easy adaptation to new stand the test of time, Kim's
this effort become readily developments in lamp and 50 years of experience in the
apparent when comparing the ballast technology, to keeP Your outdoor Iighting business is the
Kim EKG with competitive EKG's operating at peak basis for this philosophY.
luminaires in projects that have efficiency. There is no reason
been several years in operation. for an EKG to ever become
The EKG is always substantially out-of-date.
cleaner than any other fixture of
comparable age.
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Performance fglgaoway,ignt rg
1 designed for nI LKG has bee- designed to
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totally smooth pattern on the
ground. There are no hot spots.
spikes, or dead areas to destroy
uniform ty ano pole spactng.
The EKG light pattern is totally
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Maintained light
output through sealed
optics.
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optical chamber is the most
meticulously sealed chamber in \r
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both the outside and inside to
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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 optlcal chamber is at the where the glass iens 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 from the
homogeneous flan ge. 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 lhe perimeler. O' floating hinge permits the optical systems cannot be
particular importance are the 4 quarter-turn fasteners to sealed f rom the inside.
4 corners. where a one-piece provide equal press,,rre around
gasket is lhe only way Lo insure the gasket. No hinge or lalch
a lasting seal. qimmicks are used because
thev are unreliable and will
ultimatelv tail. 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 national
concern, there is no doubt that
major advances in lamp,
ballast, and reflector
technology will take place
within the next decade. The
EKG is designed to be
upgraded to these new
advances through simple
replacement of modular
components. There rs no
reason for an EKG to ever
become obsolete or inefficient.
It is truly a lifetime investment.
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Materials and
construction
designed for
longevity.
The EKG housing is fabricated The EKG housing is comprised Every Kim fixture is hand All fasteners, hinges, latches,
using a one-piece side wall of fully mitered heavy wall detailed to assure proper fit and and clips are made of the best
extrusion for superior strength sections that are internallY 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 against
The extrusion contour includes metallic inert gas welders. base for either painted or rust. Each component is
integral ribs to interlock with the Excellent weld penelration 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 "oilcan" 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 to assure ProPer
anodized finishes. alignment and function.
The EKG housing is sealed on Kim pioneered the first All electric components used in The overall modular
the outsrde and instde with the one-piece hydroformed Kim EKG fixtures are UL listed. construction of the EKG is an
finest silrcone sealants reflectors for cut-off lighting in They are mounted, pre-wired to example of industrial design at
available. The sealant is 1972. AIIer years of field quick-disconnect plugs, and iis finest. lt seems so simPle
virtually unaffected by weather- operation, these reflectors have tested at the Kim factory. These and rlght as to be effortless.
including rain, sleet, snow, remained virtually unchanged electrical sub-assemblies 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 en gineering sophistication
Florida have shown almost no provides superior strength, ulti'nately permit the luminaire found in no other fixture. lt is
change in physical properties drmensional 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-off lu'rinai re
Weatherometer acceleration chamber capable of being obtainable.
tests indicate a possible 150 tightly sealed All EKG
year life. reflectors are Alzak@ plated for
long term protection of the
mirror finish.
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The Final Test
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Ask for a Sample! examrnatron, we suggest the 6 ls the lens gasket 10. Are the components
Kim haS been nanufagtJr ng followrng 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?
l been many manufacturers who one-piece extrusron? 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 w th a components mounted and 12 Are the photometrics
various forms and materials. proven sealant? pre-wrred as a provabie from independent
The only way to determlne 3. ls all the hardware plated to sub-assembly? testing laboratory reports?
whether you are specifying or prevent rust? ls the door f rame and 13. Does the manuf acturer
pu.c^asing the f inest lum,rai.e 4. ls the reflector hydroformed electrical su b-assembly have financial responsibility
available is to make a table-top in one-piece? easrly removable for to back the product?
comparison. At Kim, we support 5. ls the entire optical installation and 14. Do you get an overall
lhis procedu.e and are anxious chamber sealed both f rom maintenance? feeling of quality?
to 'urnish a sample lor Lhis the outside as well as the
purpose. In making an rnside?
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Mounting SYstems :
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EKG5O1
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Standard {txture
arms for
mountings I A,
28,2L,3r
and 4C.
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Square or round poles
aluminum or steel.
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Cluster mounting bars
for mountings 2U,4U,
3E and 6E.
Laminated
wood poles
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only.
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Square or round Poles
w\Ih21/2" piPe size tenons
ln steel only.
Mounting Arrangements
in plan view
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Mounting Details
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Standard mounting for aluminum
or steel poles only.
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Fixture Details
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Specifications, Specifications,
Standard Fixtures and Arms. Optional Equipment.
Housing shall be fabricated from a one-piece extruded aluminum Houseside Shielding shall
side panel with mitered corners that are internally welded and consist of 2 matt black
sealed for weather-tightness. A press-formed aluminum top cover components permanently
shall interlock with the housing, and have a continuous seal of installed at the Kim factory. One
silicone rubber resistant to weathering, moisure, UV, and ozone. component shall reduce llght
Top shall be peaked for increased strength and effjcient directly f rom the lamp, and the
water runoff. other component shall reduce
Optical Chamber shall consist of a one-piece hydroformed Kim reflected light. (For clear lamps
reflector with a highly specular Alzak@ processed surface, and a only. See catalog A2 for
socket assembly for ANSI type lll light distribution. Socket shall be photometrics).
mounted in a one-piece casting which is fully gasketed at the
reflector surface. All wires to the socket shall be gasketed at point
of entry into the optical chamber. Reflector side walls and top shall
be contoured so that no light is reflected back jnto the lamp arc
tube, for optimum lamp life and performance. For EKG 401 series,
reflector shall hinge down for ballast access using 2 quarter-turn Lexan@ Shield shall be
latches. All 400 watt MV and MH lamps, and all 1000 watt N4V, MH, one-piece vacuum formed clear
and HPS lamps, shall be supported at the tip by a wire harness. polycarbonate to operate with a
All High Pressure Sodium fixtures shall be provided with the maximum of 250 watts. lt shall
appropriate 4KV or 5KV pulse rated socket. be semi-pyramidal in shape for
Lens Frame Assembly shall consist of a 3/16,,thick impact high thermal resistance, impact
resislant clear tempered sag glass lens enclosed by a one-piece resistance, and light
molded high temperature gasket. Lens and gasket shall interlock transmission. Lexan shield shall
in an extruded aluminum frame which shall hinge at the pole end, replace standard glass lens as
and shall close and tightly seal the optical chamber by 4 gasketed an integral part of the lens frame.
vibration-proof quarter-turn fasteners. Lens frame shall be Caution: Use only when
removable without tools by means of quick-disconnecting hinges. vandalism is anticipated to be
high. Useful life is limited by
All Electrical Components shall be UL approved and be an discoloration caused by UV
integral part of the fixture. Ballasts and related components shall from sunlight, mercury vapor,
be integrated onto a single mounting plate as a self-contained and metallic halide lamps.
subassembly. On EKG 401 fixture, ballast assembly shall attach to
theJixture using quick-disconnecting key slots. On EKG 50i and Photocell Receptacle shall be integrally mounted to accept NEMA
EKG 601 , ballast assembly shall atta-ch t6 fixture with base photocells (by others), When 2,3, or 4 fixtures are mounted
quick-disconnect no-tool hinges and latches. Fast field wiring shall per pole, one fixture shall be furnished with an installed receptacle
be provided for by prewiring all electrical components with - (plus a relay when required) to operate the others. Photocells shall
quick-disconnect plugs. All ballasts shall be the component type be furnished by others.
capable of providing lamp starting down to -20F, with power Wood Pole Mounting shall be by a modified arm containing an
factor of 9Oo/o or better (High Power Factor). access hole to allow field splices within the arm A bearing plate
Fixture Arm shall be a one-piece rectangular aluminum extrusion shall be furnished between arm and wood pole, and all
with internal centering guides. Luminaire-to-pole assembly shall be components shall be f inished to match the fixture. Available for 1A
made through a mechanical draw bolt attachment inside ihe arm, or 2B mountings only.
eliminating all exposed fasteners and welds. Arm assembly shall Wall Mounting shall be by a modified arm containing an access
include a pole reinforcing plate which will mount inside the'pole for hole to allow field splices within the arm. A wall embedment bracket
added strength at the arm joint. shall be provided to accept fixture mounting rods, and a trim plate
Standard Finish on fixture and arm shall be semi-gloss black, shall be provided to cover the wall embedded junction box. (J-box
dark bronze, or medium bronze baked enamel applied over a by others), AII exposed parts shall be finished to match the frxture.
satin polish. For concrete mounting only.
'A zak" is a trademark of Alooa Cluster Mounting types 2U, 4U 3E, and 6E, shall utilize a square
mounting bar with internal draw bolts to mount the fixtures.
Mounting bar shall attach to pole using a tenon with set screws
and one throughbolt. (Pole must have a 21/2" pipe size tenon
in steel only).
Anodized Finishes shall be Duranodic@ black, dark bronze, or
medium bronze, according to Architectural Class I specifications.
''Lexan" is atrademark of Genera Electric.
'D . arod ' ,s a rademarh ol Arcoa
Ordering
lnformation
J Standard
mountings.
Cat. No. EKG401
for 70W. to 250W. lamps.
lnciudes complete fixture with
standard mountrng arm, and
enamel over satin polish.
Resembles Duranodic@
313 in color.
MBE Medium Bronze baked
enamel over satin poiish.
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Optional Architectural Class I
u Cat. No EKG501
for 150W. to 4OOW. lamps.
satin polish.
MBA Medium Bronze over
satin polish.
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lncludes complete f ixture with
standard mounting arm, and
baked enamel finish. Less
ballast and lamp.
fi Optional
mountrngs
at extra cost
5 t"r"n Shield
Optional Lexan shield furnished
in place of glass lens, at extra
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T3 9 Ballasts
baliasl Cata
Balla uatalog l\umber ano
Availability Per Fixture Size
NA: NotAvailable
Pole Type
See Krm
Spec. Sheel
).89 480
Tapered Square PTSSK or
t.78
H 7OW. to 4OOW A-25 120 No
Ju
t.67 Steel PGK
).38 Two frxtures 208 .PNTSA
per pole. 240 Non-Tapered
)so Square Alum num
)45 277
).40 4BO Non Tapered PSSK or
).3s Square Stee PFK
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).20
70W. to 4O0W A-25 120 No Non-Tapered PNTRA
L82 Round A uminum
1.56 Three fixtures 208
Tapered Round PTRS or
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t.36 per pole. 240
1.18 277
Stee PHV
D.75
480 Tapered Round PTRSA or
Aluminum
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70W. to 250W A-25 120 No
Izo Laminated Wood PSWB and
p 10 Four Fixtures 208
8.50
PXWB
per pole. 240
Poo 277
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bzs H 000w A-25-1 120 Yes
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1000w. A-25-1
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Three fixtures A-25-2 208
bzs
p.6s per po1e. A-25-3 240
b3s
400 UT A-25-4
A-25-5
277
480
.Non-tapered square aluminum
poles are available with the
exc .rsive (in Hirged Base in
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2oo 400W to 1000W A-25-1 120 Yes heights up to 14 feet. U.S. Patent
1.70 Four fixtures A-25-2 208 4,079,559.
1.00 per pole. A-25-3 240
,rro A-25-4 277
0.98
rtl A-25-5 480
0.85
0.74
0.44
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1.40
1.20
1 .10
960
3.20
200
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h.so
lo 95
30
50
20
90
30
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