AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST AN ILLUMINATING FUTURE

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1 TM O R N A M E N T A L L I G H T I N G K56 OCTAGONAL POST TOP LUMINAIRE AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST AN ILLUMINATING FUTURE Photograph from original King Company catalog published in 1926.

$Contents Page Introduction 1 Photo Gallery 1,2 Optical System Overview 3 VL2 Segmented Reflector 4 VL1 Louvred Reflector 5 External Refractor 6 Internal Refractor 6 How to Catalog 7 The K56 Paragon$ pendant and, on occasion, even a floodlight. It first appeared during the First World War, achieving instant approval as an acceptable alternate to the ever-popular Acorns.

pendant and, on occasion, even a floodlight. It first appeared during the First World War, achieving instant approval as an acceptable alternate to the ever-popular Acorns.

2 Contents Page Introduction 1 Photo Gallery 1,2 Optical System Overview 3 VL2 Segmented Reflector 4 VL1 Louvred Reflector 5 External Refractor 6 Internal Refractor 6 How to Catalog 7 The K56 Paragon Luminaire An Illustrious Past Probably the most versatile of all ornamental luminaires available in the first three or four decades of the 20th century, the K56 was originally used as a post top, a pendant and, on occasion, even a floodlight. It first appeared during the First World War, achieving instant approval as an acceptable alternate to the ever-popular Acorns. It figured largely in the first integrated street lighting system of Cleveland, Ohio and, over the next 30 years, it was produced and sold coast to coast by at least three major manufacturers. Variously known as the Tallmadge Lantern, Tudor, Edgewater, Octagonal and Cleveland, it graced the streets and parks of literally thousands of communities right across the continent. All Illuminating Future King Luminaire has elected to revive the original GE nomenclature of the Octagonal Novalux Form 56. The Octagonal today is available in the Cleveland version (without spurs) and as the Tudor (with spurs). While the physical appearance of the K56 is completely authentic, King Luminaire has totally redesigned the optical system, offering excellent photometric performance in IES Type III & V patterns with a wide variety of HID light sources. The K56-I with an internal glass refractor was the original HID optical system. The K56-E, introduced in the 70's with the external prismatic refractor panels, was the next optical improvement to be introduced. Today, in response to the ever-growing concern for light control, King has developed two innovative optical systems, both of which offer a cutoff classification. The K56-VL1 with a louvered reflector system and the K56-VL2 with a segmented reflector both offer high performance with a cutoff classification that meets most luminance requirements and provides excellent efficiency with the low glare. The versatility, now available with the four optical systems of the K56 Octagonal Luminaire offers the beauty of yester-year with the superior lighting performance required to meet the demanding lighting standards of today. 1.

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4 Choosing the Right Optical System LAMP BY OTHERS BALLAST ASSEMBLY (TOOL-LESS ACCESS) HINGED LID WITH ROTARY LATCH FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST In selecting which of the K56 optical systems is right for your project, numerous items, besides the luminaire's lighting characteristics, need to be considered. Glare: Purpose: Ambiance: Safety: Luminaires must provide the ability to see, not just light the ground. Consideration must be given to the purpose of the lighting. (i.e. roadway or area lighting and if roadway, which type) Light standards provide the finishing architectural touch - 24 hours a day. The finished project must meet all codes and ordinances. Uplight: Consider the project's environment and design accordingly. Light Trespass: Put light in the right places, not in private areas or bedroom windows. Budget: Consider both the initial capital investment and, especially, the ongoing maintenance costs. Power Usage: Use as few assemblies as is practical. With the above points in mind and using the requisite IES files, the lighting desginer will be enabled to make an educated decision as to which optical system will be most suitable for any given project. K56 - Features at a Glance K56-C-R-SAR RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC, OR GLASS LENS RIBS AND HOUSING (CLEVELAND STYLE SHOWN) Authentic historic reproduction of original luminaire Heavy-duty aluminum casting Available with spurs (Tudor) or without (Cleveland) Tool-less access to lamp and ballast Available in glass, durable polycarbonate or high impact UV resistant acrylic Four (4) optical systems from which to choose Variety of capitals and finials available (post top only) Available in all Kingcoat colors 3.

F3 FINIAL HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST SPECULAR FINISH SEGMENTED ALUMINUM REFLECTOR RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC, OR GLASS LENS K56 - VL2

Offering a cutoff classification, this sparkling performer works within the parameters of the environmental issues that are becoming ever more important in our modern world.

("TPR" - STYLE SHOWN) K56-C-TPR-SAR Available Options for K56 Luminaire T-Style Capital The T-style capital mounts on a31/2 OD x 3 1/2 long tenon.

5 F3 FINIAL HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST SPECULAR FINISH SEGMENTED ALUMINUM REFLECTOR RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC, OR GLASS LENS K56 - VL2 Segmented Reflector A sophisticated segmented aluminum reflector specifically designed to minimize glare and uplight. Offering a cutoff classification, this sparkling performer works within the parameters of the environmental issues that are becoming ever more important in our modern world. 39 3/8" ("C" - CLEVELAND STYLE SHOWN) BALL- CATCH LATCH DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO PHOTOCELL CLEAR PLASTIC WINDOW PHOTOEYE DOOR ASSEMBLY C/W TWISTLOCK RECEPTACLE RUGGED CAPITAL ("TPR" - STYLE SHOWN) K56-C-TPR-SAR Available Options for K56 Luminaire T-Style Capital The T-style capital mounts on a31/2 OD x 3 1/2 long tenon. An optional button photocell can be added if required. To catalog, add T after selecting the lantern type. See page 8 - How to Catalog. K-Style Capital The K-style capital mounts on a31/2 OD x 3 1/2 long tenon. An optional button photocell can be added if required. To catalog, add K after selecting the lantern type. 4.

K56 - VL1 Louvered Reflector Available in either cutoff or semi-cutoff classifications, the VL1 louvered reflector system provides excellent performance in terms of both luminance

F6 FINIAL HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST 37 7/8" SPUN ALUMINUM SPECULAR VL1 LOUVER ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE IN TYPE III OR V RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE,

5. R-Style Capital The R-style capital mounts over a 7 OD ring which can be mounted on a flared-top pole or column. To catalog, add R after selecting the lantern type.

6 K56 - VL1 Louvered Reflector Available in either cutoff or semi-cutoff classifications, the VL1 louvered reflector system provides excellent performance in terms of both luminance and illuminance with minimal uplight, low glare, and good light control. F6 FINIAL HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST 37 7/8" SPUN ALUMINUM SPECULAR VL1 LOUVER ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE IN TYPE III OR V RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC, OR GLASS LENS ("S" - TUDOR STYLE SHOWN) BUTTON PHOTOCELL RUGGED CAPITAL ("T" - STYLE SHOWN) C/W BUTTON PHOTOCELL K56-S-T-LAR Available Options for K56 Luminaire (cont d) 5. R-Style Capital The R-style capital mounts over a 7 OD ring which can be mounted on a flared-top pole or column. To catalog, add R after selecting the lantern type. See page 8 - How to Catalog. K5 Style Capital The K5 style capital mounts on a 7 OD ring in combination with the R style capital, allowing an elegant break between the luminaire and column. An optional button photocell can be added if required. To catalog, add K5 after selecting the lantern type.

7 F4 FINIAL SUITABLE FOR TWISTLOCK PHOTOEYE K56 - External Prismatic Refractor The K56-E with a prismatic external enclosure ensures high efficiency, ensuring that the light goes where directed, resulting in excellent spacing and low energy usage. HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST 32 1/2" EXTERNAL POLYCARBONATE OR ACRYLIC REFRACTIVE PANELS IN TYPE III OR V K56 - Internal Refractor Located inside a protective glass or plastic enclosure, the internal refractor of the K56-I redirects the light into the desired light pattern. ("C" - CLEVELAND STYLE SHOWN) RUGGED CAPITAL ("R" - STYLE SHOWN) FOR MOUNTING TO STANDARD 7" PLATE K56-C-R-EAO TPR - Style Capital The TPR style capital allows tool-less access to an internal twistlock photoeye. It mounts on a 3 1/3 x 4 long tenon. To catalog, add TPR after selecting the lantern type. F6 - Finial The rugged cast aluminum F6 finial is standard on all K56 Luminaires. Unless an optional finial is indicated, it will come automatically with the unit. There is no need to catalog. 6.

$F4 FINIAL SUITABLE FOR TWISTLOCK PHOTOEYE HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST K56 - External Prismatic Refractor The K56-E with a prismatic external$ $EXTERNAL POLYCARBONATE OR ACRYLIC REFRACTIVE PANELS IN TYPE III OR V K56 - Internal Refractor Located inside a protective glass or plastic enclosure, the internal refractor of the$ K56-I redirects the light into the desired light pattern.

K56-I redirects the light into the desired light pattern.

RUGGED CAST ALUMINUM CAPITAL ("K" - STYLE SHOWN) K56-C-R-EAO K56-S-K-IAR TPR - Style Capital The TPR style capital allows tool-less access to an internal twistlock photoeye.

8 F4 FINIAL SUITABLE FOR TWISTLOCK PHOTOEYE HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST K56 - External Prismatic Refractor The K56-E with a prismatic external enclosure ensures high efficiency, ensuring that the light goes where directed, resulting in excellent spacing and low energy usage. F5 FINIAL SUITABLE FOR TWISTLOCK PHOTOEYE HINGED LID FOR TOOL-LESS ACCESS TO OPTICAL CHAMBER AND BALLAST 32 1/2" 45 1/2" RIPPLED/CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, ACRYLIC, OR GLASS LENS EXTERNAL POLYCARBONATE OR ACRYLIC REFRACTIVE PANELS IN TYPE III OR V K56 - Internal Refractor Located inside a protective glass or plastic enclosure, the internal refractor of the K56-I redirects the light into the desired light pattern. INTERNAL GLASS REFRACTOR AVAILABLE IN TYPE III OR V ("S" - TUDOR STYLE SHOWN) ("C" - CLEVELAND STYLE SHOWN) RUGGED CAPITAL ("R" - STYLE SHOWN) FOR MOUNTING TO STANDARD 7" PLATE RUGGED CAST ALUMINUM CAPITAL ("K" - STYLE SHOWN) K56-C-R-EAO K56-S-K-IAR TPR - Style Capital The TPR style capital allows tool-less access to an internal twistlock photoeye. It mounts on a 3 1/3 x 4 long tenon. To catalog, add TPR after selecting the lantern type. F6 - Finial The rugged cast aluminum F6 finial is standard on all K56 Luminaires. Unless an optional finial is indicated, it will come automatically with the unit. There is no need to catalog. F3 - Finial The rugged cast aluminum F3 finial must be specified if desired. 6.

LUMINAIRE STYLE K56 - Octagonal POLE ADAPTER (Capital) T - std 31/2" slipfitter K - K16 capital fitter R - 7" wide base TPR - std 31/2" slipfitter IES LIGHTING CLASSIFICATION III - Type III V - Type

K56 S T SAR III 175 (MOG) MH 120 PBC BK LANTERN TYPE S - Tudor (with spurs) C - Cleveland (without spurs) OPTICAL SYSTEMS VL2: SAR - Segmented Acrylic Rippled lens SAC - Segmented Acrylic Clear lens

9 LUMINAIRE STYLE K56 - Octagonal POLE ADAPTER (Capital) T - std 31/2" slipfitter K - K16 capital fitter R - 7" wide base TPR - std 31/2" slipfitter IES LIGHTING CLASSIFICATION III - Type III V - Type V LIGHT SOURCE MV - Mercury Vapor MH - Metal Halide HPS - High Pressure Sodium ID - Incandescent IND - Induction PAINT COLOR GN - Federal Green BE - Blue GY - Gray BN - Brown BK - Black BZ - Bronze K56 S T SAR III 175 (MOG) MH 120 PBC BK LANTERN TYPE S - Tudor (with spurs) C - Cleveland (without spurs) OPTICAL SYSTEMS VL2: SAR - Segmented Acrylic Rippled lens SAC - Segmented Acrylic Clear lens SPR - Segmented Polycarbonate Rippled SPC - Segmented Polycarbonate Clear VL1: LAR - Louvre with Acrylic Rippled lens LAC - Louvre with Acrylic Clear lens LPR - Louvre with Polycarbonate Rippled LPC - Louvre with Polycarbonate Clear E: EAO - External Acrylic Optics EPO - External Polycarbonate Optics DESIRED WATTAGE (MAXIMUM) MV HPS MH I: IAC - Internal Refractor with one piece Acrylic Clear lens IAR - Internal Refractor with one piece Acrylic Rippled lens IPC - Internal Refractor with one piece Polycarbonate Clear lens IPR - Internal Refractor with one piece Polycarbonate Rippled lens LINE VOLTAGES All standard line voltages are available, including multi-tap (MT) and dual voltages (DV). When specifying multi-tap or dual voltage, state voltage to be wired to. i.e., 240(MT) OPTIONS PR - Twistlock Receptacle PE - Twistlock Receptacle c/w Photoeye PBC - Photo Button Cell PEC - Electronic Photo Button Cell Finials Unless otherwise specified a F6 finial is standard. Other Options Available F3 finial F4 finial (S/F, PE) F5 finial (S/T, PE) How to Catalog for K56 Luminaire F4 - Finial The rugged cast aluminum F4 finial is a decorative cover for an optional twist lock photoeye, both of which must be specified in the luminaire catalog number. F5 - Finial The rugged cast aluminum F5 finial is a decorative cover for an optional twist lock photoeye, both of which must be specified in the luminaire catalog number Energy Lane Northport, Alabama (205) Fax: (205) sales@kingluminaire.com 1153 State Route 46 North P.O. Box 266 Jefferson, Ohio Fax: (905) Wallick Road Atchison, Kansas (913) Fax: (913) Walkers Line, P.O. Box 7 Burlington, Ontario L7R 3X9 (905) Fax: (905) King Luminaire Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada 10M0405

AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST AN ILLUMINATING FUTURE

TM O R N A M E N T A L L I G H T I N G K56 OCTAGONAL PENDANT LUMINAIRE AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST AN ILLUMINATING FUTURE Background Photograph from original King Company catalog published in 1926. Contents Page