Cut Sheet

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE — For general area lighting or task-specic illumination in both new construction and
remodeling applications. Especially suited for conference rooms, reception areas, health care institu-
tions, educational facilities and oces. Certain airborne contaminants can diminish integrity of
acrylic. Click here for Acrylic Environmental Compatibility table for suitable uses.
CONSTRUCTION — Rugged universal 4’ steel channel provides platform for reector/diuser module. A
tandem unit is an 8’ channel with two 4’ reector/diuser modules. Joiners and nished ends are injection
molded from tough ABS/PC blend with integral Avante white color.
All diusers snap into place by pivoting on joiner/light trap for easy lamp access.
Injection molded joiners at each end allow xtures to be eld joined or completed as individual units
with snap-on nished ends.
OPTICS — Down light, solid (DLS) reector nished in high reectance matte white polyester powder
paint provides uniform light distribution. DLS is available with aluminum stepped reector (ASR).
Up light, round hole perforated band (ULR) reector nished in high reectance matte white polyester
powder paint has uniform light distribution with up light accent provided by 1-3/8” wide perforated
band just above lamps.
All diusers shield lamps from direct view.
Metal diuser staggered round holes (MDR) 52% open perforated metal with .075” diameter holes
backed with white acrylic diuser.
Metal diuser aligned mini slots (MDM) 46% open perforated metal backed with white acrylic diuser.
Straight blade louver (SBL) sides of perforated metal with staggered round holes and solid blade louvered
center. Sides and louver backed with white acrylic diuser.
ELECTRICAL — All ballasts supplied are class P, thermally protected, resetting, HPF, non-PCB, UL
Listed, CSA Certied. Energy saving and electronic ballasts are sound rated A. Standard combinations
conform to UL 935.
INSTALLATION — AVSM can be directly mounted to most ceiling surfaces. Clips provided with xture
for surface mounting on tee bar in grid tiled ceilings. With mounting accessories, xtures can be close
to ceiling stem mounted or cable mounted up to 144”. Fixture must be supported every 4’. Refer to the
accessories tab for information on mounting congurations and limitations. Consult National Electrical
Codes specications for through wiring limitations.
LISTINGS — UL Listed to US and Canadian safety standards (see Options). NYC approved (see Options).
WARRANTY
— 1-year limited warranty. Full warranty terms located at
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx.
Note: Specications subject to change without notice.
Notes
1 For suspended mounting only.
2 Not available with GEB10PS.
3 MVOLT (120 - 277 volt).
4 Refer to options and accessories tab for more detailed information.
5 Not available with MVOLT.
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Series
Number
of lamps Lamp type Diuser Light distribution Voltage Options
AVSM 1' wide
TAVSM 1' Wide, 8'
long unit
with 4' lamps
end to end
1
2
Not included.
32 32W T8 (48") MDR Metal diuser,
round holes
SBL Straight blade
louver, round
holes
MDM Metal diuser,
mini slots
Others available.
DLS Down light,
solid
ULR Up light,
round holes
1
120
277
347
2
MVOLT
3
Others
available.
GEB10IS Electronic ballast, ≤10% THD, instant start
GEB10PS Electronic ballast, ≤10% THD, programmed start
ALG Acrylic litter guard
4
EL Emergency battery pack (nominal 300 lumens, see Life
Safety section)
GLR Internal fast-blow fuse
5
LP _ _ Lamped. Specify lamp type and color
CSA Listed and labeled to comply with Canadian Standards
NY3 New York City approved
Reector option
ASR Aluminum stepped reector
ORDERING INFORMATION
Lead times will vary depending on options selected. Consult with your sales representative.
Example: AVSM 2 32 MDR DLS 120 GEB10IS
FLUORESCENT AVSM 1x4 T8
Catalog
Number
Notes
Type
Specications
Length: 48 (121.9)
Width: 12 (30.5)
Diuser width: 5-1/2 (14.0)
Depth: 4-3/8 (11.1)
Accessories: Order as separate catalog number.
4
AVACF__ Avante adjustable cable feed accessory kit for grid ceiling.
AVACF__4W Avante adjustable four-wire cable feed accessory kit for grid ceiling.
AVAC__ Avante adjustable cable non-feed accessory kit for grid ceiling. Fixture must be supported every 4’.
SQ__ Swivel hanger; specify in 2” increments. Fixture must be supported every 4’.
Surface/Suspended Mount Lighting
AVSM 1' X 4'
LINEAR FLUORESCENT
T8
1 or 2 Lamp
All dimensions are inches (centimeters) unless otherwise indicated.
Avante is covered by one or more of the following patents: 5,988,829; 399,586;
411,641; 413,402; 2,212,513; 87,513.