Kidde | Genesis GC Series High Fidelity 520 Hz Ceiling Speaker-Strobe, White, ALERT Marking, 70V Multi-Candela, Amber Lens | GCHFWA-S7VMA

The Genesis GC Series GCHFWA-S7VMA is a high fidelity ceiling speaker-strobe built for mass notification and emergency communication systems. The 520 Hz low-frequency output meets NFPA 72 requirements for sleeping room applications in hotels, dormitories, and residential occupancies - one device covers both audible and visual alerting without running separate speaker and strobe circuits to the same location.

Built for the commercial fire alarm installer

This ceiling-mount speaker-strobe flushes into a standard North American 4-inch square electrical box (2-1/8" deep) with no extension ring required. The Genesis GC profile runs 30% slimmer than comparable signals, keeping the finished look clean on suspended ceilings and drywall alike. Field-selectable wattage taps (1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W) and multi-candela strobe output (13, 26, 65, or 82 cd with amber lens) let you dial in the right combination for the space without pulling the device off the ceiling. Settings stay visible through small windows on the front after the cover is closed.

UL 1971-listed signaling device, UL 1638-listed visual signaling appliance, and UL 1480-listed life safety speaker. Meets ULC-S541. CSFM listed. Speaker-strobes comply with ADA Code of Federal Regulation Chapter 28 Part 36. White housing with red ALERT marking and amber lens provides clear visual separation from standard fire alarm signals.

Key features

• 520 Hz high fidelity output: meets NFPA 72 for sleeping room alerting in hotels, dorms, and residential occupancies
• Field-selectable candela and wattage: 13/26/65/82 cd amber strobe and 1/4W to 2W speaker taps, adjustable without removing the device
• Low-profile ceiling mount: 30% slimmer than comparable signals, flush to standard 4" square box with no extension ring
• 70V speaker circuit: supports long wire runs on existing 12-18 AWG wiring
• Mass notification ready: ALERT marking and amber lens differentiate from fire alarm signals per NFPA 72 Chapter 24
• Precision strobe synchronization: meets UL synchronization requirements with compatible Genesis sync sources

System requirements

Connects to a listed FACP with a supervised 70V speaker circuit and a separate NAC for the strobe (16-33 VDC). Compatible synchronization sources include the GSA-CC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM, and VS Series panels. Indoor use only (32-120°F operating range).