The Kidde 439D-10AW is a 10-inch vibrating fire alarm bell built for commercial and institutional notification circuits. Diode polarized for clean circuit supervision, it delivers 86 dB at 10 ft on 20-24 VDC - loud enough for corridors, warehouses, and mechanical rooms without adding complexity to the NAC loop.
Built for the commercial installer
The underdome design with heavy-duty mechanism mounts to standard single-gang or 4-inch octagonal boxes, wall or ceiling. The alloy steel gong handles the abuse of high-traffic commercial environments. UL Listed, FM Approved, and MEA Approved for broad jurisdictional acceptance. Add the 449 back box for outdoor or weatherproof installations.
Key features
- Diode polarized for supervised NAC circuit compatibility
- 86 dB at 10 ft per UL 464 - adequate coverage for commercial corridors and rooms
- Wall or ceiling mount on standard single-gang or 4" octagonal boxes
- Weatherproof capable with optional 449 outdoor back box
- UL Listed, FM Approved, MEA Approved for broad jurisdictional acceptance
- Alloy steel gong for durability in high-traffic commercial environments
System requirements
Requires 20-24 VDC from the fire alarm control panel NAC circuit. Mounts to standard single-gang or 4-inch octagonal electrical boxes. For outdoor installations, pair with the Kidde 449 weatherproof back box (ordered separately).
Specifications
| SKU | KD-439D-10AW |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | 10" (250mm) vibrating fire alarm bell, underdome type |
| Power input | 20-24 VDC |
| Current draw | 0.085 A |
| Sound output | 86 dB at 10 ft (3m) per UL 464 |
| Polarization | Diode |
| Gong material | Alloy steel |
| Finish | Gray |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling, fits standard single-gang or 4" octagonal box |
| Weather rating | Indoor standard; weatherproof with 449 back box |
| Compliance | UL Listed (S218, S2202), FM Approved, MEA Approved (7136-1657:0150), CSFM Listed (7130-1657:0150) |