A-A-1987
January 11, 1982
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
LAMP, FLUORESCENT
(F40CW/U/6 or FB40/CW/6”)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This description covers 40 watt, rapid-start type, U-Bent or U-Shaped fluorescent lamps.
Salient characteristics:
Bulb – T-12 in a U-shape or U-bend
Nominal overall length – 24 inches (from to base face to outside of glass bend) with 6-inch leg space)
Base – medium bipin contact
Average rated life – three hours per start – 12,000 hours (18,000 hours at 12 hours per start)
Initial lumens (after 100 hours burning) – 2950 lumens
Lumens at 40 percent of life – 2525 lumens
Color – cool white when tested in accordance with ANSI C78.376
Dimensional and electrical characteristics shall be in accordance with ANSI C78.1
The issue of ANSI C78.1, ANSI C78.376 in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with these requirements.
Workmanship. There shall be no defects that affect the serviceability or performance.
Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging, packing, and marking. Packaging, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
Copies of ANSI C78.2 are available from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
MILITARY INTERESTS:
Custodians:
Navy – SH
Army – ME
Air Force – 99
CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES:
COMMERCE – NBS
GSA – FSS
PREPARING ACTIVITY:
GSA – FSS
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