The Kidde 439D-10AW-R is a 10-inch red fire alarm vibrating bell built for commercial and industrial notification circuits. Diode polarized for compatibility with coded NAC systems, it delivers 95 dB at 1 meter - loud enough to cut through warehouse floors, mechanical rooms, and open commercial spaces where audible notification is non-negotiable.
Built for the commercial installer
Alloy steel gong construction handles the abuse of high-traffic and industrial environments. FM Approved and UL Listed (S218, S2202), with MEA acceptance for New York City installations. The mounting plate fits a standard single-gang opening and accepts surface mounting, 3-1/2" or 4" octagon boxes, 4" square boxes, or the Kidde Cat. No. 449 weatherproof back box for outdoor applications.
Key features
- 95 dB at 1 meter (85 dB at 10 feet) for reliable audible notification in large commercial spaces
- Diode polarized for coded notification appliance circuit compatibility
- Indoor/outdoor rated when paired with Cat. No. 449 weatherproof back box
- Alloy steel gong with heavy-duty underdome mechanism for long-term reliability
- Standard single-gang mounting plate fits octagon, square, or surface-mount configurations
- FM Approved, UL Listed, MEA Approved for code-compliant installations nationwide
Mounting options
Wall or ceiling mount. Accepts surface mounting or installs on 3-1/2" octagon, 4" octagon, 4" square boxes, or the Kidde Cat. No. 449 weatherproof wall box for exterior applications.
Specifications
| SKU | KD-439D-10AW-R |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde Commercial |
| Form factor | 10" (250mm) vibrating fire alarm bell |
| Gong material | Alloy steel |
| Mechanism type | Heavy-duty underdome |
| Operating voltage | 20-24 VDC |
| Current draw | 0.085A |
| Sound output | 95 dB at 1m / 85 dB at 10 ft |
| Polarization | Diode polarized |
| Finish | Red |
| Gong diameter | 10" (250mm) |
| Base width | 4-5/8" (117mm) |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling - surface, 3-1/2" octagon, 4" octagon, 4" square, or Cat. No. 449 weatherproof box |
| Weather rating | Indoor standard; outdoor with Cat. No. 449 back box |
| Compliance | FM Approved, UL Listed (S218, S2202), MEA Approved (7136-1657:0150) |