Custom Lighting

If you are considering a custom lighting fixture/pole application, please read the Material Submittal Guidelines to ensure your qualify for the Connexus Outdoor Lighting Rate.

Material Submittal Guidelines

The following guidelines must be adhered to in order to submit custom outdoor lighting material for consideration of acceptance under Connexus Energy's outdoor lighting energy and maintenance rate schedule. Outdoor lighting material is defined as all Luminaires and components, poles, pole attachments, and bases.

1. The Manufacturer must submit a complete, working sample of the proposed luminaire along with the project it is intended for including a color sample. Ballast assemblies must be located in the luminaire. The luminaire must also meet the following requirements:

a. Toolless access to the lamp and ballast tray assemblies.
b. Ballast tray assembly and starter must be unobstructed for replacement maintenance.
c. Luminairie must have "Terminal Block" for power leads (screw down type).
d. No crimp connectors on any internal connections. Must be wirenuts. (Quick disconnects required with ballast tray assemblies).
e. Latch to open unit must be designed to operate freely and without tools.
f. Retainer cables on lens/glassware and ballast assemblies (if subject to dropping).
g. Complete shop drawings/specifications with catalog numbers.

2. The following data must be submitted with the sample:

a. Complete PHOTOMETRIC data (4-post type) matching existing requirements. Independent Testing Lab (ITL) preferred.
b. Pole EPA's tested with banner arms, flag holders etc. to meet AASHTO criteria with a 30% gust factor.
c. Luminairie EPA's, ITL preferred.
d. Complete specification data to include:

1. Pole details and drawings complete with:

a. all dimensions
b. wall thickness
c. base details
d. handhold location and size
e. complete materials specifications

2. Complete explanation of paint process to meet ASTM criteria with appropriate documentation

3. Warranty on all products including paint finish.

Connexus Energy reserves the right to approve or deny the material submitted for qualification for additional concerns not enumerated within these guidelines.