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Electromagnetic Fire Door Holder, Single Door Floor Mount, Fail-Safe, 24-120V, UL/ULC Listed
Kidde Commercial

Electromagnetic Fire Door Holder, Single Door Floor Mount, Fail-Safe, 24-120V, UL/ULC Listed

SKU KD-1501-AQN5

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The Kidde 1501-AQN5 is a floor-mounted electromagnetic door holder built for single-door fire safety applications. Multi-voltage operation (24 VAC/DC and 120 VAC) means it ties into whatever power is already available at the door - no transformer swaps, no extra runs. Fail-safe by design: power loss releases the door automatically, keeping the building code-compliant without a single moving part.

Built for the commercial installer

Conduit connects directly into the floor plate, and the floor plate plus housing form a weatherproof electrical junction box when installed with gaskets. No external J-boxes, no extra hardware. The shock-absorbing nylon swivel ball adjusts to any door angle, so alignment is forgiving on offset or angled door swings. UL and ULC listed. Aluminum-color baked polyester powder paint finish holds up in high-traffic commercial environments.

Key features

  • Fail-safe operation: door releases automatically on power loss for fire code compliance
  • Multi-voltage (24 VAC/DC, 120 VAC): uses existing power at the door without transformer changes
  • Weatherproof junction box: floor plate and housing form a sealed enclosure with gaskets
  • Adjustable swivel contact: shock-absorbing nylon ball accommodates any door angle
  • Maintenance-free: no moving parts, self-contained design
  • UL and ULC listed for commercial fire door applications

System requirements

Requires connection to a fire alarm control panel (FACP) or releasing circuit for fail-safe operation. 24 VAC 60 Hz, 24 VDC, or 120 VAC 60 Hz power source. Nominal holding force of 25 Lbf (111N).

Specifications

SKUKD-1501-AQN5
BrandKidde Commercial
Form factorFloor mounted electromagnetic door holder (single door)
Power input24 VAC 60 Hz, 24 VDC, or 120 VAC 60 Hz
Current draw0.015 A (15 mA)
Holding force25 Lbf (111N) nominal; range 15-25 Lbf (66-111N)
Contact plateShock absorbing nylon swivel ball, adjustable to any door angle
FinishAluminum color, baked polyester powder paint
OperationFail-safe (door releases on power loss)
ConstructionSelf-contained, no moving parts, maintenance-free
Conduit entryDirect into floor plate
EnclosureFloor plate and housing form weatherproof junction box with gaskets
ComplianceUL Listed, ULC Listed
Ship weight5.4 lb (2.45 kg)

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FAQs

How does the door holder release during a fire alarm?
Fail-safe design: the holder releases the door automatically when power is cut by the FACP or releasing circuit. No moving parts, no mechanical latch to fail.
What voltages does the 1501-AQN5 support?
24 VAC 60 Hz, 24 VDC, and 120 VAC 60 Hz. Multi-voltage input lets you wire to whatever power is already at the door location without adding a transformer.
Does this require an external junction box?
No. The floor plate and floor housing form a weatherproof electrical junction box when installed with the included gaskets. Conduit connects directly into the floor plate.
Can the 1501-AQN5 hold a door at an angle?
Yes. The shock-absorbing nylon swivel ball adjusts to accommodate any door angle, so alignment is forgiving on offset or angled door swings.
Is the 1501-AQN5 UL Listed?
Yes. UL and ULC Listed for commercial fire door holding applications.
What maintenance does this door holder require?
None. Self-contained design with no moving parts. The baked polyester powder paint finish holds up in high-traffic commercial environments.
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