Outdoor Rated Speakers and Strobes Genesis WG4 Series

Outdoor Rated Speakers and Strobes Genesis WG4 Series

Manufacture: kidde

Product code: WG4 Series

Genesis WG4 Series speakers and speaker-strobe appliances are among the most versatile emergency appliances of their kind ✔️✅ Rated for indoor or outdoor use, they are suitable for a wide range of wet and harsh environments with a listed operating temperature range of as low as -31
°F to as high as 151
°F (-35
°C to 66
°C).

Product information

- Field-configurable light and sound output settings add to their onsite flexibility, while optional FIRE or ALERT markings and colored lenses make them ideal for either emergency communications/ mass notification (ECS/MNS) or fire alarm applications.

- These appliances are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, and are ideal for challenging conditions such as parking garages and process areas. They are listed for mounting on the ceiling or the wall, and thanks to an ingenious full backplane sealing gasket, can be installed to recessed (in-the-pour/block) electrical boxes. WG4 signals also mount to suitable surface boxes served by raceways. Optional color-matched trim skirts provide a clean, finished appearance. All appliance wiring is accomplished room-side for easy installation.

- WG4 Series appliances feature highly intelligible and efficient mylar-cone loudspeakers. These are dual-voltage (25.2V or 70.7V), and have field-selectable output taps ranging 80.8 dBA to 90.0 dBA. The multi-candela strobes are available with clear or amber lenses and in two output categories – standard and high-output. They are precision-timed to meet UL 1971 synchronization standards, and field-configurable for one of four candela intensities. Wattage and candela settings are viewable even after installation through an innovative sealed viewport display

Standard Features

• Outdoor and indoor rated

• Low-profile design

• Wall or ceiling mount

• Room-side wiring accepts 18 to 12 AWG (0.75 to 2.5 mm2 )

• Wide operating temperature range

• Field-selectable speaker wattage, voltage, and strobe candela settings

• Field-configurable temporal strobe output option

• Clear and amber lenses available

• Fully-compatible with Genesis synchronization protocols

• Standard and high-output strobe intensities

• Speaker only and Speaker/Strobe appliance options

Application

- Speaker Application

Outdoor Rated Speakers and Strobes Genesis WG4 Series

The suggested sound pressure level for each signaling zone used with alert or alarm signals is a minimum of 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater. This is measured 5 feet (1.5 m) above the floor. Doubling the distance the signal to the ear will theoretically cause a 6dB reduction in the received sound pressure level. The actual effect depends on the acoustic properties of materials in the space. Doubling the power output of a device (e.g.: a speaker 1W to 2W) will increase the sound pressure level by 3dBA.

- Strobe Application

Genesis clear-lensed strobes are UL 1971-listed for use indoors as wall- or ceiling-mounted public-mode notification appliances for the hearing impaired, and UL 1638-listed for outdoor applications. Prevailing codes require strobes to be used where ambient noise conditions exceed specified levels, where occupants use hearing protection, and in areas of public accommodation. UL 1638-listed colored lens strobe lights are available for ECS/MNS and outdoor applications.

Visible appliance synchronization is required to avoid causing issues with people who have Photosensitive Epilepsy (PSE). Notification appliance synchronization is also generally required when more than one strobe appliance are in the same field of view any one location. All Genesis strobes meet UL synchronization requirements (within 10 milliseconds over a two-hour period) when used with a synchronization source.

- ECS/MNS Application

Genesis ECS/MNS appliances bring the same high-performance life safety features and unobtrusive design to mass notification applications. Standard models are available with clear or amber lenses and optional ALERT housing labels, they are ideal for applications that require differentiation between life safety and mass notification alerts. Appliances with red, green or blue lenses are also available. Contact Kidde Customer Service for details.

Installation and Mounting

WG4 signals are rated for outdoor use and are suitable for indoor or outdoor applications on walls or ceilings. For surface-mounting in outdoor or wet applications, appliances must be mounted to an Kidde 74347U electrical box. In dry conditions, they are compatible with standard 4-inch by 1½-inch deep electrical boxes. When using the optional WG4WTS or WG4RTS trim skirt, a 74347U or 2-1/8" deep box must be used.

The Genesis WG4 Speaker-Strobe may be wall- or ceiling-mounted, and may be placed in one of four positions: strobe above, strobe below, and strobe to either side. The shallow depth of Genesis devices leaves room behind the appliance for extra wiring.

Outdoor Rated Speakers and Strobes Genesis WG4 Series

Specifications

Operating voltage
Speaker Default Strobe	25 VRMS or 70 VRMS, switch selectable 70 VRMS 24 VDC, 24 VFWR nominal
Supervisory voltage	30 V max.
Speaker response	400 to 4,000 Hz
Wire size	12 to 18 AWG (0.75 to 2.50 mm²)
Compatible strobe synchronization sources	FACPs: VM and VS Series life safety systems, FX Series fire alarm control panels. Moduels: GSA-CC1S, GSA-MCC1S, SIGA-CC2A, GSA-MCC2A, EG1M-RM. Power supplies: MIRBPS6A, MIRBPS10A, APS6A, APS10A
Compatible electrical boxes	Wet: Model 74347U (WG4 trim skirt recommended) Dry: 4" square by 1-1/2" deep box when used without a trim skirt. When trim skirt is used, box must be 4" square by 2-1/8" deep.
Operating environment Temperature Relative humidity	Wet -31 to 151 °F (-35 to 66 °C) 0 to 95% noncondensing

Ordering Information

Outdoor Rated Speakers and Strobes Genesis WG4 Series

All speakers include field-selectable ¼, ½, 1, or 2 watt taps and selectable 25V or 70V operation.

Life safety Appliances

Model	Housing	Marking	Lens	Strobe Output	Ship Wt.
WG4RF-SVMC	Red	FIRE	Clear	Selectable standard output 15/29/70/87 cd	1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg)
WG4WF-SVMC	White	FIRE
WG4RN-SVMC	Red	None
WG4WN-SVMC	White	None
WG4RF-SVMHC	Red	FIRE		Selectable high output 102/123/147/161 cd
WG4WF-SVMHC	White	FIRE
WG4RN-SVMHC	Red	None
WG4WN-SVMHC	White	None
WG4RF-S	Red	FIRE	Speaker Only
WG4WF-S	White	FIRE
WG4RN-S	Red	None
WG4WN-S	White	None

ECS/MNS Appliances

WG4WA-SVMA	White	ALERT	Amber	Selectable high output	1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg)
WG4WN-SVMA		None
WG4WA-SVMC		ALERT	Clear	15/29/70/87 cd
WG4WA-SVMHA			Amber	Selectable high output 84/101/125/130 cd
WG4WN-SVMHA		None
WG4WN-SVMHC			Clear	Selectable high output 102/123/147/161 cd
WG4WA-SVMHC		ALERT
WG4WA-S			Speaker Only

Accessories

WG4WTS	Surface Skirt for Genesis WG4 appliance family, white.
WG4RTS	Surface Skirt for Genesis WG4 appliance family, red.
WG4GSKT	Replacement Mounting Gasket
74347U	Surface mount box, outdoor rated