Turnstone Furniture Specification Guide

Kick SystemLighting FactsPlug configuration allows twoshelf lights to engage adjacentoutlets in one receptacle.Energy-saving T8 lamps havetriphosphor coating for balancedcolor and pleasing light.Power drawn is approximately1⁄2 amp.45°Magnetic ballasts are availableon Utility shelf lights.Tip: Magnetic ballasts cancause interference with computermonitors. An electronicballast is recommended forshelf lights in offices wherecomputers are used.Electronic ballast that isroughly 30% more efficient thana magnetic ballast is available.Electronic ballasts eliminate fluorescentlamp flicker and computerscreen interference.Economizer electronic ballastcuts power use by 25%and emits 50% of the light outputof a regular electronic ballast.It is available on Advancedand Standard shelf lights.Electronic dimming controlfeatures sliding switch,which allows continuous-rangedimming from 100% to 10%light output on Advanced shelflights.Bat-wing lens is available asan option on Utility shelf lightsfor applications where moderateimprovement to light distributionof regular prismatic lens isrequired, and low cost is critical.Kick SystemUniversal bracket allows shelflight to be installed without toolsunder most metal overhead storagebins and shelves. Thebracket snaps into the end capsand then shelf light snaps intoplace.Universal bracketWire manager conceals cordsand cables that are routed verticallyoutside of the panelsbetween the bottom of a shelfor overhead storage bin and aworksurface. Wire manager canalso be used below the worksurface.Wire manager can becut in the field to suit specificapplication. Snaps into the slottedchannel of the junction.cPage 126Daisy ChainingDaisy chaincordsDaisy chaining permits interconnectingup to six shelf lightsfrom a single power outlet.Starter cord powers first lightin a daisy chain and allows youto convert any daisy chain lightfor independent operation.Daisy chaining shelf lightstogether extends power fromone fixture to another withinworkstations to help keepreceptacles clear for other uses.StartercordDaisy chaining is notallowed in New York City orChicago. Local electricalcodes vary, so you shouldconsult a qualified electricalcontractor or engineer forproper installation of allelectrical equipment.Turnstone Specification Guide 37