Product Overview
Sylvania QHE3x32T8/UNV ISM-SC - Item #49249 - 3-Lamp 32W T8 Electronic Ballast, 120-277V (Universal)
The Sylvania QUICKTRONIC QHE3x32T8/UNV ISM-SC (Item #49249) is a 3-lamp instant start electronic ballast for 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) fluorescent lamp systems, operating on 120-277V (Universal) line voltage with a 0.98 (Medium) ballast factor.
Ballast Factor 0.98 (Medium) QHE3x32T8/UNV ISM-SC | Lamps Driven 3 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) | Input Voltage 120-277V (Universal) Universal | Input Current 0.76/0.40 A Line/Ballast | Starting Method Instant Start Instant Start Circuit |
Technical Specifications
| Ballast Type | Electronic, Instant Start |
| Family / Series | QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency (QHE) - Lamp Striation Control |
| Model | QHE3x32T8/UNV ISM-SC |
| Item Number | 49249 |
| Ballast Factor | 0.98 (Medium) |
| Lamps Driven | 3 |
| Input Voltage | 120-277V (Universal) |
| Input Current (Line/Ballast) | 0.76/0.40 A |
| System Watts | 90/89 W |
| System Efficacy | 102 lm/W |
| System Lumens | 9,115 |
| Mean System Lumens | 8,565 |
| Ballast Efficiency Factor (BEF) | 1.10 |
| Flagship Lamp Pairing | FO32/XPS (3,100 rated lamp lumens) |
| Catalog Pack Designation | Banded Pack (10 pieces) |
| Lamps / Fixture | Sold separately - ballast only |
Performance by Lamp Type
| Lamp Type | Rated Lumens | Input Current (A) | System Lumens | Input Watts | lm/W |
| FO32/700 | 2,800 | 0.76/0.40 | 8,230 | 90/89 | 92 |
| FO32/XPS | 3,100 | 0.76/0.40 | 9,115 | 90/89 | 102 |
| FO30/SS | 2,850 | 0.67/0.30 | 8,380 | 83 | 101 |
| FO28/SS | 2,725 | 0.64/0.28 | 8,010 | 76 | 105 |
| FO25/SS | 2,475 | 0.59/0.26 | 7,275 | 70 | 104 |
Catalog values for primary lamp types only; actual results vary with the lamp paired.
Product Overview
OSRAM SYLVANIA's QUICKTRONIC High Efficiency (QHE) series is designed for 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) fluorescent lighting systems. This model is a instant start ballast driving 3 lamps on 120-277V (Universal).
Lamp Striation Control circuitry minimizes lamp striations and strobing that can occur at lower temperatures.
Actual system lumens, wattage and efficacy vary with the lamp paired. The figures above are catalog values for the lamp types listed.
Compatible Applications
- Fluorescent fixtures using 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) lamps
- Commercial, retail and institutional lighting retrofits
- New construction specifying 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) fixtures
Compatibility and Cross-Reference
- Also operates FBO32, FBO31, FO25, FBO24, FO17, FBO16, FBO30/SS (30W), FBO29/SS (29W) lamps (per Sylvania catalog).
- Sylvania QUICKCROSS comparable products (verify before ordering): GE GE332MAX-N+; GE GE432MAX-N+.
Before Ordering - Verify
- Confirm your fixture line voltage matches 120-277V (Universal) before ordering.
- Verify lamp type and quantity - this ballast is built for 3 x 32W T8 (4ft, OCTRON) lamps.
- This is a ballast only; lamps are ordered separately.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- De-energize the branch circuit before installing, wiring or replacing this ballast.
- Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
- Mount securely inside a fixture housing; do not operate outside an enclosed fixture.
- Dispose of the ballast in accordance with local electronic-waste regulations.
Compliance and Warranty
- QUICKTRONIC electronic ballasts are RoHS compliant (per Sylvania catalog).
- Covered by the SYLVANIA QUICK 60+ system warranty program (see Sylvania warranty terms).
Ordering Information
- Item #49249 - ballast only; lamps and fixture components are sold separately.
- Catalog pack designation: Banded Pack (10 pieces).
- Contact ADL Supply to confirm this ballast is the correct replacement for your existing fixture before ordering.
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement ballast, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
