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A replacement or build-out part for the Appleton V-51 incandescent luminaire, an enclosed and gasketed fixture for 60 to 300 W medium base lamps in hazardous, industrial and wet locations. The V-51 luminaire is rated Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D. This listing is the mounting hood only; the globe, guard and reflector are ordered separately.
Manufacturer Resources
Appleton V-51 Incandescent Luminaires Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Luminaire Mounting Hood
- Configuration:
- NEMA 3R Enclosure
- Voltage Rating:
- 150V
- Product Wattage:
- 60-300W
- Product Finish:
- Epoxy Powder Coat
- Standards:
- Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Fixtures
- Hazardous Location Equipment:
- Lighting
- Nec Hazardous Rating:
- Class I, Division 2
- Nec Hazardous Group:
- Group A
- Nec Hazardous Group:
- Group B
- Nec Hazardous Group:
- Group C
- Nec Hazardous Group:
- Group D
Appleton VXHA-50 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Appleton V-51 VXHA-50 luminaire be used in a Class I, Division 2 area?
Yes. The V-51 Series luminaire is rated Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D under the NEC and CEC. Under the CEC it also covers Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G, and Class III, so it handles combustible dust and fiber areas as well as flammable vapor. It is not a Class I, Division 1 fixture, so if your area classification is Division 1 you need a different luminaire.
2) What lamp does the Appleton V-51 VXHA-50 take?
It takes a medium base incandescent lamp from 60 up to 300 watts. The socket is porcelain with a brass screw shell and is shock absorbing, which is what lets an incandescent lamp survive in a vibrating industrial location. Lamps are not part of the fixture, so order them separately and stay within the 300W ceiling.
3) Will the Appleton V-51 luminaire run on 277V?
No. Maximum input voltage on the V-51 is 150V, so it is a 120V-class fixture. On a 277V lighting branch circuit you would need either a different luminaire rated for that voltage or a transformer. Wiring lands on a connection block furnished with the fixture.
4) Are all the Appleton V-51 fixtures the same, or do I need to match a specific catalog number?
Match the catalog number. V-51 is a platform built from several distinct sub-series (VGL, VPG1, VA, VGAT, VXHA, VWG, VC, VD and others), each a different combination of mounting hood, globe material and guard style. They are not interchangeable options on one base fixture. If you are replacing an existing unit or standardizing a facility, read the full catalog number off the old fixture, VXHA-50 for this one.
5) Is the Appleton V-51 rated for outdoor or washdown wet locations?
Yes. The globe is glass and the housing is gasketed, and the enclosure carries a NEMA/CEC 3R rating, which covers falling rain and outdoor exposure. It is specified for wet and damp location lighting, tunnels, and chemical plants. For high pressure washdown a 3R enclosure is not a hosedown rating, so check your spec if that is the duty.
6) How does the Appleton V-51 hold up in a corrosive chemical plant atmosphere?
The mounting hood and globe adapter are malleable iron carrying a triple coat finish: zinc electroplate, then chromate, then epoxy powder coat. That stack is what gets it through corrosive atmospheres and chemical plant service rather than the iron alone. The gasketed enclosed globe keeps moisture and dirt off the lamp and socket.
7) How do I mount an Appleton V-51 luminaire, pendant or ceiling?
The V-51 platform is offered in pendant, 45 degree stanchion, and a range of ceiling and wall mountings. The mounting hood is part of what distinguishes one sub-series from another, so the mounting style is determined by which catalog number you order rather than by a field-adjustable bracket. The VXHA-50 is one specific hood, globe and guard combination.
8) Will the Appleton V-51 survive vibration from overhead cranes or conveyors?
It is built for it. A neoprene rubber ring in the neck of the reflector snaps into a groove in the mounting hood to absorb vibration and prevent chipping, and the porcelain socket is shock absorbing to extend lamp life. That combination is the reason this style still gets specified in tunnels, subways and warehouses where incandescent lamps would otherwise fail early.
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