GE 49470 - MPR175/VBU/O – 175W | 4000K Cool White | CRI 65 | ANSI M57/O | Vertical Base Up ±15° | EX39 Extended Mogul Screw

The GE 49470 - MPR175/VBU/O is a 175W 4000K Cool White Multi-Vapor PulseArc Metal Halide (Protected — Open Fixture Rated) lamp, CRI 65, ANSI M57/O, EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures), 10,000 hours rated life, Vertical Base Up ±15° burn position. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. UPC: 43168494700. Item: mpr175vbu-m57O-49470.

Quick Specs

• Brand: GE Lighting
• Series: Multi-Vapor PulseArc
• GE Order Code: 49470
• Manufacturer Part Number: mpr175vbu-m57O-49470
• UPC: 43168494700
• ANSI Code: M57/O
• Lamp Type: Multi-Vapor PulseArc Metal Halide (Protected — Open Fixture Rated)
• Wattage: 175W
• Color Temperature: 4000K Cool White
• CRI: 65
• Initial Lumens: 15,700 lm
• Mean Lumens: 8,400 lm
• Rated Average Life: 10,000 hours
• Base Type: EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures)
• Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 8.25in x 3.54in DIA
• Burn / Operating Position: Vertical Base Up ±15°
• Start Type: Pulse-Start — requires pulse-start ballast
• Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Product Overview

The GE 49470 - MPR175/VBU/O is a 175W 4000K Cool White GE Multi-Vapor PulseArc metal halide lamp with EX39 extended mogul base and outer protective shield, qualifying it as an O-type lamp (ANSI M57/O) suitable for use in both open and enclosed fixtures. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. Rated life: 10,000 hours.

Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Applications

• Commercial and industrial HID lighting – Outdoor area, parking, and industrial hid applications requiring open fixture compatibility.
• Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code, wattage, and burn position before ordering. Pulse-start lamps require a pulse-start ballast.

Safety and Installation

• Pulse-start ballast required. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket.
• Burn position: Vertical Base Up ±15°.
• Allow warm-up time: 2–5 minutes for full output.
• Hot restrike: Allow 7–12 minutes after switching off before restarting.
• UV radiation: This lamp emits UV radiation. Use only in fixtures with UV-protective shielding.
• Mercury disposal: Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.

Ordering Information

• Brand: GE Lighting
• Series: Multi-Vapor PulseArc
• GE Order Code: 49470
• ANSI Code: M57/O
• UPC: 43168494700
• Wattage: 175W
• Base: EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures)
• Case quantities and bulk pricing: Contact ADL Supply for volume orders.

Compliance

• Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.
• Verify RoHS and Prop 65 compliance with GE specification sheet.

ADL Supply recommends confirming all specifications with the GE product data sheet prior to installation.