Kidde | Genesis High Fidelity Ceiling Speaker-Strobe, White, ALERT Marking, 25V Multi-Candela Amber Lens, High cd, UL 2572 Mass Notification | GCHFWA-S2VMAH

The Genesis GCHFWA-S2VMAH puts high-fidelity voice and visual alerting on a single ceiling-mount device for mass notification systems. The 520 Hz speaker handles both voice paging and temporal pattern signaling, while the multi-candela amber strobe delivers field-selectable output at 82, 100, 130, or 155 cd - enough to cover open commercial spaces without doubling up on appliances.

Built for the commercial fire and mass notification installer

This is a UL 2572 listed mass notification appliance with ALERT text marking, built on the Genesis low-profile platform installers already know. It mounts on a standard 4-inch square electrical box with the GCF-HDE ceiling faceplate, runs on 16-33 VDC notification circuits, and synchronizes strobes across the circuit using the Genesis sync protocol. No proprietary mounting hardware, no surprises on the truck.

Key features

• High Fidelity 520 Hz speaker: meets ADA/NFPA 72 requirements for sleeping areas and high-ambient-noise environments
• Multi-candela amber strobe (82, 100, 130, 155 cd): field-selectable output covers a range of room sizes without swapping the appliance
• 25V speaker with selectable wattage: 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 watt taps set in the field to match circuit loading requirements
• Genesis low-profile design: compact ceiling-mount form factor that sits closer to the ceiling than competing speaker-strobes
• Standard mounting: fits any 4-inch square electrical box with 12-18 AWG wiring
• Synchronized strobe output: Genesis sync protocol ensures simultaneous flash across all appliances on the circuit

System requirements

Requires a compatible Kidde/Edwards fire alarm or mass notification panel with 25V speaker circuits and 16-33 VDC notification circuits. Mount with the GCF-HDE ceiling faceplate (ordered separately for mass notification applications). Indoor use only - rated 32-120 degrees F, 93% RH non-condensing.