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Genesis Ceiling Mount Mass Notification Speaker/Strobe, White ALERT Marking, Field-Selectable 15/30/75/95 cd, 25V
Kidde Commercial

Genesis Ceiling Mount Mass Notification Speaker/Strobe, White ALERT Marking, Field-Selectable 15/30/75/95 cd, 25V

SKU KD-GCSVWA-R

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The Kidde Genesis GCSVWA-R is a ceiling-mount speaker/strobe built for mass notification systems. White housing with red ALERT marking meets the visual identification requirements for emergency voice/alarm communication systems. Field-selectable candela output (15, 30, 75, or 95 cd) and speaker taps (1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W) let you configure the device on-site without swapping hardware.

Built for the commercial fire alarm installer

The Genesis GC Series mounts to standard 4-inch octagon or square electrical boxes, keeping installation straightforward on new construction and retrofits. UL 1480 and UL 1971 listed. Designed for 25 Vrms speaker circuits - no separate strobe NAC required when the speaker and strobe share a single circuit from the FACP or booster power supply.

Key features

  • Field-selectable candela: 15, 30, 75, or 95 cd - set at the device, no factory ordering changes needed
  • Field-selectable speaker taps: 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W for balanced audio distribution across the circuit
  • Low-profile Genesis design: sits flush against the ceiling with a clean, modern profile
  • Mass notification ready: white housing with ALERT marking meets NFPA 72 mass notification visual identification requirements
  • Standard mounting: fits 4-inch octagon or square electrical boxes with no special backbox
  • UL listed: UL 1480 (speakers), UL 1971 (strobes)

System requirements

Connects to 25 Vrms speaker circuits from compatible fire alarm control panels (FACP) or remote booster power supplies. Verify panel speaker circuit capacity and candela loading before finalizing the notification appliance circuit (NAC) design.

Specifications

SKUKD-GCSVWA-R
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorCeiling-mount speaker/strobe, low-profile Genesis design
ApplicationMass notification (white housing, ALERT marking)
Candela output15, 30, 75, or 95 cd (field-selectable, clear lens)
Speaker taps1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, 2W (field-selectable)
Voltage25 Vrms nominal
Housing colorWhite
Lens colorClear
MarkingALERT (red)
Operating temp32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Humidity10% to 93% non-condensing
MountingStandard 4-inch octagon or square electrical box
ComplianceUL 1480, UL 1971, ULC-S541, ULC-S526

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FAQs

What candela settings are available on the GCSVWA-R?
Field-selectable at the device: 15, 30, 75, or 95 cd with clear lens. No need to order a specific candela variant - adjust on-site to meet the notification appliance circuit design.
What electrical box does this mount to?
Standard 4-inch octagon or square electrical box. No special backbox or adapter required.
Does this require a separate NAC circuit for the strobe?
No. The speaker and strobe operate on a single 25 Vrms speaker circuit from the FACP or booster power supply. Verify panel circuit capacity and total candela loading for the circuit.
Is this UL listed for mass notification?
Yes. UL 1480 (speakers) and UL 1971 (strobes) listed. Meets NFPA 72 mass notification visual identification requirements with white housing and ALERT marking.
What speaker tap settings are available?
1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, and 2W, field-selectable. Choose the tap setting that balances audio output across all speakers on the circuit for consistent coverage.
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