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Genesis WG4 Outdoor Speaker/Strobe, Selectable 15/29/70/87 cd, White, Clear Lens, No Marking
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Genesis WG4 Outdoor Speaker/Strobe, Selectable 15/29/70/87 cd, White, Clear Lens, No Marking

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The Genesis WG4 outdoor speaker/strobe handles harsh-environment fire alarm notification from parking garages to exterior walkways - rated for -31F to 151F, wet-location listed, and fully field-configurable for candela, wattage, and voltage right on the job site.

Built for the commercial fire alarm installer

Wall or ceiling mount with four orientation options. Fits standard 4" electrical boxes in dry locations or the Kidde 74347U surface mount box for wet and outdoor applications. Full backplane sealing gasket lets you install to recessed in-the-pour or block boxes without compromising the weather rating. All wiring is room-side on 12-18 AWG, keeping install time tight. UL 1971 listed for indoor notification and UL 1638 listed for outdoor applications.

Key features

  • Outdoor and indoor rated: -31F to 151F, 0-95% RH noncondensing, wet-location listed
  • Field-selectable strobe output: 15, 29, 70, or 87 cd (indoor UL 1971, clear lens) via front-accessible switch
  • Field-selectable speaker: dual-voltage 25V/70V with 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, or 2W taps
  • Sound output: 80.8 to 90.0 dBA at 10 ft depending on wattage and frequency
  • Settings visible after install: sealed viewport displays current candela and wattage selections without opening the unit
  • Genesis synchronization compatible: meets UL 1971 sync requirements with compatible FACPs and sync modules
  • Room-side wiring: terminals accept 12-18 AWG, no back-of-box gymnastics

System requirements

Connects to a listed FACP with supervised amplifier signal circuit (speaker) and supervised signal circuit (strobe). Compatible panels include Kidde VM, VS, and FX Series. Synchronization sources: GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM. Power supplies: MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A.

Specifications

SKUKD-EWGSVMWN
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorOutdoor wall/ceiling mount speaker/strobe, Genesis WG4 Series
Speaker voltage25 VRMS or 70 VRMS, field-selectable
Speaker wattage1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, or 2W, field-selectable
Sound output80.8 to 90.0 dBA at 10 ft (varies by wattage and frequency)
Speaker response400 to 4,000 Hz
Strobe voltage24 VDC / 24 VFWR nominal (16-33 VDC operating range)
Strobe output (indoor)15, 29, 70, or 87 cd (UL 1971, clear lens, standard output)
Strobe output (outdoor)6, 12, 28, or 35 cd (UL 1638, clear lens, standard output)
Strobe flash rate1 flash per second, synchronized
Wire size12 to 18 AWG (0.75 to 2.50 mm²)
Operating temp-31°F to 151°F (-35°C to 66°C)
Operating humidity0 to 95% noncondensing
Housing colorWhite
Lens colorClear
MarkingNone
Mounting4" square x 1-1/2" deep box (dry) or Kidde 74347U surface mount box (wet/outdoor)
ComplianceUL 1971, UL 1638, ULC-S526, ULC-S541, CSFM, MEA, FM
Compatible panelsKidde VM, VS, and FX Series FACPs
Sync modulesGSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM

Documents and resources

FAQs

Does this speaker/strobe work outdoors?
Yes. UL 1638 listed for outdoor use. Rated -31°F to 151°F, 0-95% humidity noncondensing. Requires the Kidde 74347U surface mount box for outdoor and wet-location installations.
What candela settings are available?
Four field-selectable settings: 15, 29, 70, or 87 cd (indoor, UL 1971, clear lens). Outdoor UL 1638 ratings: 6, 12, 28, or 35 cd. Sealed viewport shows the selected setting without opening the unit.
What speaker wattage and voltage options does it support?
Dual-voltage: 25 VRMS or 70 VRMS, field-selectable. Four wattage taps: 1/4W, 1/2W, 1W, or 2W. Sound output ranges from 80.8 to 90.0 dBA at 10 ft depending on wattage and frequency.
What FACPs and sync modules are compatible?
Compatible with Kidde VM, VS, and FX Series fire alarm control panels. Synchronization modules: GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM. Power supplies: MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A.
Can this mount on a ceiling or only a wall?
Both. UL listed for wall and ceiling mount in four orientations - strobe can be positioned above, below, or to either side of the speaker. Fits a standard 4" square electrical box in dry locations.
What electrical box does this require?
Dry: 4" square x 1-1/2" deep box (no trim skirt) or 4" square x 2-1/8" deep (with skirt). Wet/outdoor: Kidde 74347U surface mount box. Backplane sealing gasket included.
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