Kidde Genesis WG4 Assembly instructions

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Genesis WG4 Outdoor Horn
Installation Sheet
Description
The Genesis WG4 Outdoor Horn is a life safety notification appliance
designed for indoor or outdoor use on ceilings or walls. See Table 1 for
a list of models and Table 2 for a list of accessories.
For surface mount applications, mount the WG4 onto a Model 449
electrical box using the gasket shipped with the appliance.
For flush mount applications where the mounting surface is flush with
the surface of the wall or ceiling, use the WG4GSKT gasket kit.
Note that you need a Model 449 electrical box for waterproof
applications, or a standard mount 4 in. square box for all other
applications.
The horn includes field-configurable jumper options that allow you to
set the horn pattern to temporal or continuous, and the horn volume to
low or high.
Table 1: Models
Number
Description
WG4WF
-H
Outdoor rated wall/ceiling horn, white with FIRE
marking
WG4WN
-H
Outdoor rated wall/ceiling horn, white without marking
WG4RF
-H
Outdoor rated wall/ceiling horn, red with FIRE marking
WG4RN
-H
Outdoor rated wall/ceiling horn, red without marking
Table 2: Accessories
Number
Description
WG4WTS [1]
Outdoor
-rated surface skirt, white, for Genesis WG4
horn or horn
-strobe
WG4RTS [1]
Outdoor
-rated surface skirt, red, for Genesis WG4
horn or horn
-strobe
WG4GSKT [2]
Appliance
replacement gasket, flush mount
[1] The trim skirt is outdoor-rated when used with the Model 449
electrical box.
[2] Not compatible with the trim skirts.
To synchronize horn operation, you must install a separate
synchronization source. See Table 3. When connecting the horn to a
listed control panel, verify synchronization operation on the
compatibility list for the corresponding panel.
Table 3: Compatible synchronization source models
Number
Description
SIGA
-CC1S
GSA
-CC1S
SIGA
-CC2A
SIGA-MCC1S
GSA-MCC1S
SIGA-MCC2A
Auto-sync output module
ADTG1M
-RM
EG1M
-RM
G1M
-RM
MG1M-RM
XLSG1M-RM
ZG1M-RM
Genesis signal master - remote
mount
APS10*
APS6*
BPS10*
BPS6*
EAPS10*
EAPS6*
EBPS10*
EBPS6*
MIRBPS10*
MIRBPS6*
XLS-BPS10*
XLS-BPS
Booster or auxiliary power supply
* Represents any number of additional characters
Installation
Install this device in accordance with applicable requirements and in
accordance with the local authorities having jurisdiction.
WARNING: Electrocution hazard. To avoid personal injury or death
from electrocution, remove all sources of power and allow stored
energy to discharge before installing or removing equipment.
Notes
•Electrical supervision requires that you break the wire run at each
terminal. Do not loop wires around the terminals.
•Mount the WG4 horizontally or vertically on either the wall or
ceiling; place the electrical box accordingly. See Figure 1.
•When using a Model 449 electrical box, discard the gasket that is
shipped with the box.
•When using a trim skirt or a surface mount application, use the
gasket that comes with the WG4 unit.
— or —
For flush mount applications on a flat surface, use the WG4GSKT
gasket accessory.
To install the horn:
1. Remove the cover from the appliance by first removing the six
cover screws. See Figure 2, item 1.
2. Position the appropriate gasket over the backplate, ensuring that
the wire slot and other holes line up properly.
Remove the protective backing from the gasket surface and
carefully apply the gasket to the WG4, with the adhesive side
towards the appliance.
Press the gasket firmly against the back surface of the appliance
so that the gasket seats properly.
3. Place the optional trim skirt over the electrical box, if desired. See
Figure 2, items 5 and 6. Also see “Specifications” on page 3 for a
list of compatible boxes.
4. Feed the field wiring through the wire slots on the gasket and the
backplate. See Figure 2, item 3 and Figure 3, item 1.
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5. Align the appliance and trim skirt (if applicable), and then secure
the backplate to the electrical box with the supplied screws.
Check the assembly to ensure that it is securely mounted.
6. Set the horn volume.
The default horn volume setting is high. To set the horn to low
volume, cut jumper JP3. See Figure 3, item 2.
7. Set the horn pattern.
The default horn pattern is a 3-3 temporal output. To use a
continuous horn pattern, cut jumper JP1. See Figure 3, item 3.
8. Connect the horn terminals appropriately to the signal circuit field
wiring. You must observe polarity for the unit to function properly.
See “Wiring” on page 3.
9. Position the cover over the backplate, and then secure it with the
six cover screws.
10. Test the unit for proper operation.
Figure 1: Horn mounting positions
Figure 2: Exploded view of the assembly
(1) Cover screws (6X)
(2)
Front cover
(3) Backplate
(4) Optional trim skirt
(5) WG4 gasket
(6) Electrical box
Figure 3: Wire slot and jumper locations
(1) Wire slot
(2) JP3 horn volume jumper
(3) JP1 horn pattern jumper
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
JP3
(1)
(2)
(3)
JP1
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Wiring
Connect all wiring in accordance with national electrical codes and
applicable local requirements.
Caution: Equipment hazard. To avoid equipment damage, ensure that
the signal voltage does not exceed the voltage rating of the device.
Figure 4: Wiring diagram
(1) Horn-Strobe IN −
(2)
Horn-Strobe IN +
(3)
Marking indicates the signal
polarity required to activate
the device
(4) Horn-Strobe OUT –
(5) Horn-Strobe OUT +
(6) Not used
Maintenance
Perform a visual inspection and an operational test twice a year, or as
directed by the local authority having jurisdiction.
This unit is not serviceable or repairable. Should the unit fail to
operate, contact the supplier for replacement.
Note: Do not change the factory finish.
Specifications
Operating voltage
24 VDC, 24 VFWR nominal
Dimensions (W × H × D)
5.6 × 8.5 × 1.4 in. (142 × 216 × 36 mm)
Sound level output
See Table 4, Table 5, Table 6, and
Table 7
Horn tone
3.2 kHz
Wire size
12 to 18 AWG (0.75 to 2.50 mm²)
Compatible electrical box
Outdoor
Indoor
Model 449
4 in. square by 1.5 in. deep box
Operating environment
Temperature
Relative humidity
−40 to 151°F (−40 to 66°C)
0 to 95% noncondensing
Table 4: Sound pressure level (dBA), per UL 464
Volume Setting
16V 24V 33V
Continuous High
89.7 94.7 97.4
Continuous Low
85.4 89.5 92.5
Temporal High
84.2 90.5 93.5
Temporal Low
81.7 85.4 88.1
dBA = Decibels, A
-weighted.
UL
464: Sound level output measured in a reverberant room at 10 ft.
(3.05m).
Table 5: Sound pressure level (dBA), per CAN/ULC-S525
Volume Setting
16V 24V 33V
Continuous High
94.0 99.6 102.9
Continuous Low
92.8 97.2 98.6
Temporal
High 96.5 100.5 104.2
Temporal Low
90.3 94.2 97.0
dBA = Decibels, A
-weighted.
CAN/ULC
-S525: Sound level output measured in an anechoic room at
10 ft. (3.05 m).
Table 6: Directional sound characteristics (horizontal pattern), per
CAN/ULC-S525
Angle (°) [1]
Sound output (dBA)
90 (Ref)
0 (Ref)
60 and 115
−3
45 and 132
−6
[1] Angles are measured from a perpendicular axis; positive angles to
the right.
Table 7: Directional sound characteristics (vertical pattern) , per
CAN/ULC-S525
Angle (°) [1]
Sound output (dBA)
90 (Ref)
0 (Ref)
80 and 110
−3
39 and 125
−6
[1] Angles are measured from a perpendicular axis; positive angles are
up.
Table 8: Horn operating current in RMS (mA), continuous
Setting
High dB Low dB
VDC
69.1 41.2
VFWR
135 91.3
Table 9: Typical current values (mA) at 24V
Setting
High dB Low dB
VDC
49.0 32.3
VFWR
99.1 67.1
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
JP3
JP1
(3)
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Regulatory information
UL/ULC rating
Regulated 24 DC and 24 FWR.
This device was tested to the regulated
24 DC/FWR operating voltage limits of 16 V and
33 V. Do not apply 80% and 110% of these
values for system operation.
FCC compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
ICES compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Environmental
class
Indoor and outdoor
Synchronization
Maximum allowed resistance between any two
devices is 20 Ω. Refer to specifications for
compatible synchronization sources, this horn,
and the control panel to determine allowed wire
resistance.
Agency listings
UL 464, CAN/ULC-S525
Contact information
For contact information, see www.edwardsfiresafety.com.
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