The Kidde 5000-011 wire guard protects ceiling-mount smoke and heat detectors from physical damage in environments where equipment takes a beating - gymnasiums, warehouses, mechanical rooms, correctional facilities, and high-traffic commercial spaces. The open-cage design preserves full airflow to the detector sensing chamber while keeping the device safe from impact, tampering, and accidental contact.
Built for the commercial installer
Mounts directly over compatible Kidde detector bases on surface-mount applications. Requires one 3000-202 Surface Mount Adaptor per detector head (ordered separately). The guard's open-wire construction avoids the smoke entry delays that solid enclosures can introduce, keeping detector response times within listed specifications.
Key features
- Impact protection: shields detectors from balls, equipment, carts, and accidental contact in active environments
- Open-cage airflow design: maintains unrestricted smoke and heat entry to the sensing chamber
- Surface-mount compatible: pairs with 3000-202 Surface Mount Adaptor for exposed ceiling and beam applications
- Tamper deterrence: limits unauthorized access to the detector head without tools
Brand:
Kidde Commercial
Form factor:
Wire guard cage for ceiling-mount fire detectors
Application:
Protects smoke and heat detectors from physical damage in high-traffic and industrial environments
Compatibility:
Compatible with Kidde ceiling-mount smoke and heat detector bases; requires 3000-202 Surface Mount Adaptor (ordered separately)
Construction:
Open-wire cage design for unrestricted airflow to detector sensing chamber
Mounting:
Surface mount over detector base with 3000-202 adaptor
Is the 3000-202 Surface Mount Adaptor included?
No. Each 5000-011 wire guard requires one 3000-202 Surface Mount Adaptor, ordered separately. The adaptor mounts between the ceiling surface and the detector base, and the wire guard fits over the assembly.
Does the wire guard restrict smoke entry to the detector?
No. The open-wire cage design allows unrestricted airflow to the detector sensing chamber. Smoke and heat reach the sensors without delay, so the guard does not affect listed detector response times.
What detectors does the 5000-011 fit?
The 5000-011 is designed for Kidde ceiling-mount smoke and heat detectors that use standard Kidde detector bases. Confirm compatibility with your specific detector model before ordering.
Where is this guard typically installed?
Gymnasiums, warehouses, mechanical rooms, correctional facilities, school hallways, loading docks, and any commercial space where ceiling-mount detectors are exposed to impact, tampering, or accidental contact.
