The Kidde 12V17A is an 18 Ah sealed lead-acid battery built to back up fire alarm control panels when primary power drops. Rechargeable, non-spillable, and rated for the temperature swings inside a typical electrical closet, it meets NFPA 72 requirements for secondary standby power without special mounting or ventilation.
Built for the commercial installer
The ABS thermoplastic case handles standard panel enclosure environments from 32Ā°F to 120Ā°F. Non-spillable construction means any mounting orientation works and no venting is required. DOT Class 60 classification (non-hazardous, non-spillable) keeps shipping straightforward with no hazmat paperwork.
Key features
- 18 Ah capacity at 12 VDC provides extended standby runtime for fire alarm panels per NFPA 72
- Non-spillable, non-hazardous - mount in any orientation, ship without hazmat restrictions
- Rechargeable sealed lead-acid with high energy density and low maintenance
- ABS thermoplastic case rated for 32Ā°F to 120Ā°F panel environments
- DOT Class 60 - no special shipping documentation required
Application
Secondary (standby) power source for fire alarm signaling applications as defined by NFPA 72. Pair with compatible Kidde fire alarm control panels or any 12 VDC panel requiring sealed lead-acid standby batteries.
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