Genesis (46025504) 18/2 solid shielded, 500 pull box, red

The Genesis 46025504 is an 18 AWG, 2-conductor solid shielded power-limited fire alarm plenum cable from Southwire’s Genesis® line. It carries the triple-rated FPLP, CL3P, and CMP plenum listings. In addition, an aluminum-foil shield with a tinned-copper drain wire rejects EMI on the circuit. As a result, this cable suits initiating device circuits routed near high-current electrical paths.

Genesis 46025504 Specifications

The construction features 18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with insulation, an overall foil shield, and a 24 AWG tinned-copper drain wire. Furthermore, the cable is rated for 300 volts maximum. Also, the low-smoke PVC plenum jacket is red for clear fire alarm circuit identification. The cable ships in a 500-foot REELEX pull box.

Listings and Standards

This 18/2 solid shielded fire alarm plenum cable carries the manufacturer-published listings below:

• UL 1424 — Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuit Cables, Type FPLP
• UL 13 — Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL3P
• UL 444 — Communications Cables, Type CMP
• NFPA 262 — Plenum flame travel and smoke test
• CSA C22.2 No. 2556 — FT6 plenum flame test
• RoHS compliant

Installation Notes for Genesis 46025504

First, the FPLP plenum rating allows install in plenum, riser, and general spaces. Therefore, this cable can substitute for an FPLR riser cable but not vice versa. Then, ground the shield drain wire at one end only. As a result, single-end grounding prevents ground-loop currents on the circuit. However, the jacket is plenum PVC, not LSZH.

Order Genesis 46025504 from Life Safety Consultants

Life Safety Consultants stocks Genesis shielded plenum fire alarm cable for commercial installers. To order, call 1-888-557-0558. Alternatively, email sales@lifesafetycom.com.

For more information, contact the Life Safety Consultants team at (888) 557-0558, or email us at: sales@lifesafetycom.com