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.
What candela settings are available on the GCSVWA-R?
What electrical box does this mount to?
Does this require a separate NAC circuit for the strobe?
Is this UL listed for mass notification?
What speaker tap settings are available?
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