lighting for hospital patient rooms

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Lighting for Hospital Patient Rooms IN]]L-T EX
A functional lightingsystem one that meets the needs of both patient and hospital
is vitai to heath care. The patient requlres optimum cornfort; the hospita requlres
efflciency of perforrfance and ease of maintenance. Yet, these basic requirements are 4730 1i
rarely met in many hospitais.* Following are the most common problems in patient 47 3i t1
room lighting, as reported by hospital administrators and their staffs. 4732 i1
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General Raom lllumination. Discomfort to patlent and reduced efficiency of nursing staff,
caused by insufficient ight, poor distribution of light, lnadeq!ate brightness contro, gare 63 46 1i
from unshlelded Light sources.
Readhg. Discomfort to patient read ng and to patients ln opposite or adjacent beds, caused 6348 ii
by poor spread of ight, g are, poor contro of indivlduaLized ight, excessive radiant heat 634 9 11
from fixture. 6573 10
Examinatian. Reduced efl ciency of medlcal staff, caused by insufficient light, shadows which 1020i 9
obscure physlcian's vlsion, light whlch does not spread over entire bed area, inconvenient i0205 9
p acement of fixture, equipment which rnust be extended, retracted or he d in the hand.

Night Check of Patieris. Reduced efflciency of nursing staff and annoyance to patlent, caused i0209 9
by insufficient light on patient, excessive i umination and/or g are from wall or celLing- 1A2r\
mounted fixture. 1C227 I
Maintenance. Possible inlury to patient and reduced efficiency of staff, caused by fixtures L0232 11
which become dirt traps, complex fixtures difficult to c ean and flexib e fixture components i1
such as svr'lve joints, extenslon arms and cords which cause mechanica problems
1a234 i1
LIGHTOLIEB offers a choice of llghting systerns to meet virtually any hospital 14237 11
patient rcom need anci budget requirement. 10238 11
10239 11
10251 9
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HoSPITAL BEO LIGHT Offers LYTELINE Provldes /rdl.ect gen LUMIFRAME Provides well- 10259 9
max mum precison and flex- eral illuminatjon and uniformly saie ded upliEhl lot eeneral 1l
iblity n lisht control and n- disr.lbtted dawnlight lat tead- luminatian ard dnect davlnlight 7426r 9
tensity. Comblnes Eenetal, tead. lnA. Recommended for nursing lor readinE at a budget
ing, night and examination liEhts or ..nvileq.eni homes where Permiis lndependent operalion
'rrce 1A27 7 6
in one compact !nit. Can be lighting req'rlrements are iess oi each lamp. Recommended lor
customized to needs of special, nursing or conva escent homes. ra27 2 6
cenera or uni!arsity hosp i;j s.

Lightoller also offers a selection of fixtures which provide shadowfree illumination 14275 6
for patient room bath areas: Prismalux Bracket; Opal l\lodule; Opalux Bracket. 1A276 6

F\ cornplete range of lighting systenrs to meet any patient room specification. 19?:1
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14294 6
'Lipht:tiEtat dospital Patienl Raoms, U.S.Depi ol lleallh, Education andWerare. Publicat:on No.930-D-3, 74297 6
D vls .. .l Pospital and Mecllcal Facllitles. Architectural and Englneerine Branch,
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u.!. Gpi L.'tu. u.s. covf. piintrre orrae w;.hi"ei";, b.C. is62. 10298 6
 The Lightolier Hospital Bed Light
Designed specifically to solve all aspects of the patient room lighting problem, the Lightolier Hospital Bed
Light provides four separate, yet integrated light sources, in a simple compact form.

NDIRECI FLUORESCENT GENERAL LICHT. T\i,o tLtbes vletd a DiRECT FLUORESCENT READING L GHT Extended tgit soLrrce
o.o. ,oor , p.o. o..e dodn/,All r. anced ovtr each sh.u ae. of pat €ni Frovta ne
sh-ad5
.ecommen.led leve cf i lrm natiof .eeded lor n!rs ng care ancl shedowjree rc:c
, pt . fc area Lc!ver shield ne Drotects l]at enrs tii
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rr L rts . opO ,rL beds

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NCANDESCENT N GHT LIGHT Low leve Cownllghi proli.tes I umi JND RECT NCANDESCENT EXA[4 NATION L GNT H]sh ]ntens Iv
nalon on Datlent irdeqLrate ior routine nlglrt clreck by nurses. or .L .^p. p-ooF" r -
lor chack oi patie.ts puise cr t€rnperatur-a. Lght s shieded to dr're.i light'og-
evefly over entire tie.l area Exarnination ght s :n
Drevert annoyance tc par ent. i.t.igr. on.t .f the iixtLrrer the.e is notf fg to exienc, leir.ct 3.

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The E-FghtoIier Flospital Bed Light orrersJSirnre 1.rtri.1hi7
soplislicated !eslgn lI
yihite
gefltlnc ,,"/a n,Jt or oyster enameJ. Bcr'ih vers;ons .ite availabie
v"'ilh cr \,1i'ih.L]t exirnriralioI liF:tis .rnd /i ith a chc;ce of elecirjcal controls {or fiexlbilitV
ln ad!plil.E lo spc. fic p;rtieit .ooill Ie--ds.
ConiL.:rrt and conrp etelj, seii contaifed, v,/ ih ro cumbersome exiension cords. swinq
a[lrs or olrr-^r protr!ding nrech;ir c: devices, the Bed Lighi assures safety for the patient
and conven cJrce for t.e sialf member. Construction is rugged and durable, \^/ith e d p:ates
of .l e cast a !r'rifum arC irort itan-.1 of extruded a urninum (,Jn the walnut verslor a sclid
\r'r'alJrut panc is iasiefed to an inrer alumlnunr extrusjon). Steel divlder baffle separates
down iight fron up ight.
A fio d--d pc ypropy efe ouver shielding provldes maximum efficiency ancj m;nirn!nl
brighiness for the downlight. Louver blades, sloped at angles which gradually increase
from the cer:t-^r of the ouver oL"rt to e;rch end, provide concentrated light for the patjenl
r€ilciing afd a c.ref! ly cai.ulated cut cff !a/hich leaves paflenis in adjacent beds in shado\./
and fre-^ cf any disturbing brighiress.
The examination ight version is available with a choice of 250-watt or 325-vrait
hiEh'intensity, co or corrected tLrngslen,ha ogen iamps \r'/hich ofJer low overail rnaintenzlnc:e
ccsts slnc-- lh--y are rate.J lor long ife: 2000 hours Jor 250 wati; 5OO hoLrrs for 325 v/att.
A clear acrylic d.rst covcr \r'/ th an opaque.r^/ltite section at the i ner edge encloses
the fixture and assurcs a comiortable wall brightness above lhe uni1. Cover litts oif wlth
Jingerrip pressure, permllting easy access to iamps.

oPTIoNAL FTLLER CHASSiS permtis Hosp t.rl 8...1

Lights to iJe .3:ned lr .oni.!!.!s r!ws. Fitl€.s are avait
:bi. lx l:n shes wil.ih m:lch those oi sia:':dard ltcs.i-

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FNAIvIEL Front Ovster Whlle Ends, Eso.esso Brown w th Salln A um num Trlm Lo!ver Espresso Brow'r

uTALNUT i Froni: cen!ine Walnul Ends Espresso Brown wtth sai n Al!m num Trlm Louver: Espresso Brown

The Lightolier Hospital Bed Light

REFLECTEO PLAN VIEW

SECTION A_A
@ clear Acrylic Dust Cover SECT ON B B
with lntegral Wh te Sectlon fA Fn.i Plate-Die casi AlLrm-
to ControL wa I Brightness r't'ro"o atrminrn1
@ sprlls cl o @ oiuloer 'i- @
Barf e (D) Ertruded Alurn - O cenuine warn!t (9 250w
n,m CD-cnassls @r-rPr or 325w Tungsten-Halogen
Thermaly-Protected Baliasls Lamp @ Reflector OOulel
Type Toggle Switch lor Ex.
@ Molded Polypropylene
Lo!ver Es'rresso Brown

36r:! or 48ts' Witholt Examrnat on L ght

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44 or 56' W th txanr nat on Light
BACK V FW

ORDEBING INFORMATION
FJNISI]
G EN ERAL READ NG N GI]I LIGF]T
CAT END L GHT L GHT EXAMLNATION LIGI.]T
(Tunssten Halogent)
(T-12-RS) (T 12-R5)
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1427r
1A293 Enamel 2-25A\N at 2 325\\ 1.6S6/W
30w Brown Baked 2 30W 1-30W
r 7c7/\\ I
14294 2 25OW at 2 325W

ro275
2-250W or 2 325W 1,6S6/W
r0291 I 40w
40w to276 Ena mel
r 7 c7 l\,\
2 25aw at 2-325w
10294

OPTIONS: ll)Acnvlic lirear p'ismat:c lels in place o{ louvsr ava"abte 6s opl;onsl

al+ernal€'
When orderinq lens' add AL dller c6l6lo9 number'
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(2) Mouniing {or iniravenous rod optional i{ specified Price and avoilabiliiv on request'
*Lamos lbv oihersl.
ti;;;'1;"-'h''"s""' amp ll.F.S. app'oved desiqrat:on {or quarh'iod re lampl'
 o ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL LIGHT: Lamps: 230W T 12 RS or 2 4OW EXAMINATION LIGHT: Lampsi 2250W Tungsten
T-12-RS. Ha ogen, ._c oT corrected to 3000'K ot 2325W
8al/asl: I two- a.np Rapld Start HPF, thermal y pro Tungst-.n Ha ogen, co or corrected to 3200.K. tMini-
ie.ted C ass "P' ; ETL certif ed for 40W lamps Can base

Contro/r Wall switch (by others) Corlro/, QLrel type toggle swjtch, left slde.
Opiia nal Spe.i f ications:
(l) "T' rated
pu I switch. Specily efi or NIGHT LIGHT: lampsi 1 656/W or 1-7C7lW In
ght side nstaiiation.
r candesc-.nl Cande abra base. Located lower left side
(2) Three way swiich for control frorn two oJ fixtur€
{:l fferent locatons such as at ixture and Corlrol: Quret type iogg e sw tch, ower eft side.
from wall (wall switch by others). SpeciJy
eft or rlght side insia at on. A pl t o n ai S pe. i Iic at io ns :
READING LIGHT: Lamps: 130W T-12 RS or 140!! (11 Larnp ocation: Upper left, upper rlght
T. L2.RS
or [-]wer right side of fixture. Specify loca-
8;//asir I one amp Rapio Stad HPF. ihernna ly.pro
ie.ted C.r:j 'P i ETL,certillecl lor 40W amps.
Conlrci: : r.ted pult swlt.h. left side (2) Controll
O pt ia n ai S pec i I icatta n s : (a) Toggle switch, ower rlght
side.
(11 KO Jor pu swiich, right side.
i:J Three'way switch for ccntro Jrom two (b) Nray also be speclf ed as
d flerent locatlons such as ,t fixiLre and wired for wa sr,!itch control
frcr;l wa (u/a I swltch by Lrtlrefs). Spe.lfy (c) Three'way switch ior con
eft or right side nsta ation
trol frorn two differeni oca
(3) Fo!r position "T" rate.l p! sw tch tlons such as at fxtLrre anci
ti20V. on y) to give patient :lnCle swltch frorn wa (wall switch by

o ccnrro foT 'Off"; General LE:htr Reading

L ght; Genera and Reading LiCht. Sp-acify
eft rr right side insia ation.
(4) Pendani bedside cord sv."'iich 24
others). Specify left or rght
side insta atio n

Vo ts. C0NVENIENCE OUTLET: cro!nded. KO's left and

Shcckproof. right side One outet suppied lbut not insialed)

LIGHTING DATA

NO L GNT NO LI6HT
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LIGHTOLIER lvwx
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96rr 1.0 11-@3O
!7 1,6.0 7l@6 o
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U.S, OEPT. OF
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50 r00t
90i
R ECO MMEN. 31/a N/ax.2rl
OATIONS \,liw ,

'r"l!,::LIel poit:'9" fr.rri !.. ,,r, :r rr".rLr:!ctoJr.Fixturetnstatted6,0"abovefloor.

at a
Iilaa-::L:.r\.u-.:. refeJtr...i /,'. 1il:, CL i.!nt-. ...!fI
r !.iri:.lrn..wlh ir S 0.!_ iitsr'. r,ri N .r.l D- LghtrCto ts.sptat paientRooms.
Ni-r'l'a: -i: :t\JLi!hrJ crt.rr:r.: r.. r ,1-\-rLr.si\aB lrr.t.mrrertlir Lres !! l noiexcecdthose in tabte.
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r02ol 10251 Wh te and Gray 1O?09 10259 Grasscloth 10211 10261 Linen

Lyteline
A wall mounted fluorescent bed light recornmended for nursing or conva escent homes
or where lighting requirements are less dernanding. lndirect light uses wa sandceilingsas
refecting surfaces, providing a soft wash of genera I umination. DownllEht spreads
illumlnation uniformly over both shoulders of patlent, providing a shadow lree reading
area. Sturdily bul t, with die cast ends and seamless stee chassis, the Lytel ne Bed Light
is avai able jn one larnp or two amp versions and with a choice of opaque or luminous
front panels.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
0NE-LAMP LYTELINE: One Rapid Start LPF, thermal y protected C ass "P" ba ast. KO for switch
or cord.
Two-LAl\lP LYTELINE: One Rapid Start HPF, thermally protected C ass "P," ETL cert fied bal ast.
KO for swltch or cord.
OPTI0NAL F0R TWO-LAMP LYTELINE: Center bafle between amps; two Rapid Start HPF, ther-
rna ly protected Class "P,' ETL certified ballasts for lndependent operation of each lamp; KO
for switch or cord.

S DE VIEW
ONE LAMP LYTELINE

@snietc@rno ptaies Die-casiztnca oy@tnvtstbeKoTsDia.forThrough-wtrinerorEndro-End nsta railon

@ opt ona Ballle lor lwo-Lamp Lvteline o. v BACK vtEW

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B III
2 Keyholes 32 0.C.
2-la" x Yr" Slots 36" 0.C.
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The two- amp Lyte ine with twln shlelds of solid natural red birch provides indirect light Iat
genera I urninaton and dawnlight far reading A soft spill light through the center slot
illuminates face of shlelds. A concea ed p n notch arrangement secLtres shields to end
p ates, permits easy remova of shields for cleaning and re amping. Seamless steel chassis
and ends are finished n matte b ack baked enamel.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATI0NS: One Rapid Start HPF, the rma lly-protected Class "P", ETL-
certifled ballast KO for switch or cord
LIGHTING DATA
SiDE VIEW

@ Shield @ seamless SieeL Clrassls O lnvlslb e Ko-%"

Dla lor Thro!sh W rins (Runn ne Thread Supplied) for tr'J
End-to End nstallatlon
LLU[4 NAIION ( nit]a
LYTELIN E
T
40\1i (ww)
l020li 10205; 4.5 30
10209i 1021 l
.1' 2 Lamp 40w (wW)
r025rj 10255; 10 5
tQ259:10261
2 Lamp 40W (WW) 6.0 4A
lQ22l

ORDERING INFORMATION

CATALOG NO (T 12-R S) S ts IELD END PLATES

10201 1,40W Bone White Oxford
10251 2 40W and Oxford Gray Gray
ra205 I 40W Wa nut Veneer Bone
10255 2.40W with Brass Rai on Edges Wh lie
10209 140W Grassc oth Bone
r4259 2.40W Lamlnate White
IA2Il t 40w Casement Bone
1026r 2-,10W Linen Laminate Wh lte
r4221 2 1AW Nairrra Red Birch [/laite B ack
" Lamps (by others).
Lumiframe
An economical two-lamp, wall-mounted incandescent fixture for use ln hospital patient
rooms, nursing or convalescent homes. Provides well-shielded uplight for general i lumina-
tion and direct downlight for reading (up to 100 watts each arnp). Divider baffle and
individual switching separate uplight frorn downlight, permit independent operation of each.
Uplight is controlled by wall switch. Night light (7C7lW Cande/abra base) is controlled by
quiet-type toggle switch. Grounded convenience outlet. The simple, rugged construction
with its absence of movable parts assures trouble-free maintenance and lasting economy.

SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW @ Nrcr't Licnt

@ rnner Frame
stt" 1a Ga. Steel

@ eutt switcir ror Finish

Downlisht(ryCross Oouier
Bar for outlet Box
Formed 18 Ga,
Mounling
Sieel-Charcoal
@ Divider Bafile Gray Finash
-Die'Formecl @ crounoeo
20 Ga. Steel-
o!tlet @Qu:et,
Type Togele
Switch for Night
Lieht

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS LIGHTING DATA

GEl.l E RAL LIGHT: 1-100W lncandescent. Me
Jium l)ase porcelain socket. Corllo/: Wall switch
(by others).

READING LIGHT: 1 100W Incandescent. I\4e

dium base porcelain socket. Cortrolj Single pole
pull switch, rieht side.

NIGHT LIGHT: 17C7lW lncandescent. Cande-

labra base. Cortrolr Quiet type toggle switch,
lefi side. LLUIr NAT ON (lnitial fc)
READ NG
C0NVENIENCE oUTLET: Grounded ln
center of fixture.

ORDERING INFORMATION

CATALOG NO. FiN ISH

GENERAL L GNT READ NG LIGHT N GHT LIGHT

1100w I Charcoal Gray and

6573 1-100w 7Ct /W l\latte Whiie
-l a rps (by others).
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Prismalux Bracket
A two- arnp u,a n cLrntcC f uoi-cscent un t fu 1, enc oscd by a ore p ece acry c or g.ht
stabized stj/reIre sh eding. C ear, ribbed top gves geferous uplight soft _v traIs!corr
froFt pane permit:r comfortabie direart vlew rig iner pr- smatlc bottont streacis cont[ol crl,
shadow ess i iurn fai of oveT grooTn ng arcas. Satin chrcme and baked \r'/hile ,.llanrel finish
Ba asts, A thernia y-protecte.l Class 'F . Tr gser Start LPF for 20W: rafr d Strrt LPF {or
30W; Rapid Start llPF ETL certif ied for,l0\iV.

Opal Module Opalux Bracket

Pure white opal glass ln a crisp, rectangular Finely scu ptured, completely uminous rn
shape spreads well diffused incandescent candescent llght source of white opal glass
light over grooming area. Can be mounted gives welldiffused genera I illumination,
vertlca y or horizontally on wa I, s ng y or in blends smoothly into wal line. Can be
tandem. Positive'locking shadowless glass- mounted vertically or horizonta ly. Carn ock
holding c ips assure simple, foolproof ma n- glass ho der operates wlth fingertip pressure,
tenance. Sturdy, d e formed alumlnum fltter assures troub e-free relamping and mainte,
holds glass secure y. rdn(A. Au, i ur bd iplare er.eq.o o o,
proof servlce jn wet locatjons.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PRISMALUX BRACKET
rJVP: ! ITIENSIONS
r t2 R!) SH
'LT]
iNG
lrr ght irt-p.!.n
t# 22a'N
St'/ re ne
Aar/ a

I 02:3.
2 30W
stylg!!- 36.n" 3'?10 6./."
I0?38- A.rylic
102 3. ' Siyren.
2.1Ci! '1Bli "
Aar ryiia
OPAL MOOU LE
D l!'] tNS O\S
F Ni5H

:1730' 1 100w a"

4131. 2 i 00\,f,/ Satin
Alu m n!rm
16" 1112"

1732'
OPALUX BRACKET
D T.IENS ONs
FIN Sts

1 60W
6346'
47/s"
63,181
2 60W
63.19. -
iKo lcr c..Linded.onvcnicf.e out el (s!Dp cd but fot nsta l.d) and swlich.
iKey ess r..!rl€t.
i-Gr!!fied co.!€|iencc o!t eL and lor slr tch.
'' Lamps (by.1hcrs). '(o

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 OTHER LIGHTOLIER LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALS
luminaires for surface, recessed
A wide range of Lighto ier incandescent and f uoresceft
and wa I mounting provides functlonal, decorat ve general illurninatlon, task and supple
rnentary lghting, for hosplta areas. For compete lnformation on luminaires and portabe
larnps shown below, see referenced brochures.

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Corona cel ins flxture (1) lsoplex cel ing lixturcs (3)
Stoneware tab e amps (2) shelf Lite over nLrrse's desk (4)

Sky Lisht c€ ins f xt!res (3) Prlsmaline cel ng ilxtures (1)

Rerle r A-1,.-. unoer "o 'eL { ) aad (1)

Lumllux tray arnp (2) La

Ca cu lte
cu Hesresseu Lenslites (5)
re Regresscd
Lytell.e wa I cht (,1) and (6)

1r \' r1:.F F L" :e!.e.1 .P a'..r!r€ No. 43 A (2) Frrtab e Lisitlng (3) Recessed F uorescent
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