Kidde Edwards 1501-AQN5 Magnetic Door Holder Floor Mount

Product Description

The KIDDE EDWARDS 1501-AQN5 is a floor-mounted magnetic door holder designed for fire and life safety applications. It holds fire-rated doors in the open position during normal building operation and releases them automatically when a fire alarm signal is received, allowing the door to close and compartmentalize smoke and fire. The unit accepts a wide input voltage range of 24 to 120 volts, making it compatible with a variety of fire alarm control panel output configurations. Licensed fire alarm and life safety technicians install this device as part of a compliant door control system.

The 1501-AQN5 is intended for use in commercial and institutional buildings where fire-rated corridor doors, stairwell doors, or other fire barrier doors must be held open during normal occupancy. The floor-mount configuration positions the electromagnet at floor level, engaging a matching armature plate mounted to the door base. This style is common in corridors and public spaces where wall or overhead mounting is not practical or code-compliant for the application.

Key Features

• Wide voltage input range of 24 to 120 volts accommodates most fire alarm panel output circuits
• Floor-mount design suits corridor and stairwell door installations where wall mounting is not feasible
• Electromagnetic hold-open mechanism releases automatically upon fire alarm activation
• Sold as a single unit for targeted replacement or new installation
• Classified under fire magnetic door holders for straightforward specification and procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation floor-mount magnetic door holder for commercial fire alarm and door control systems requiring 24 to 120 volt input.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician in accordance with NFPA 72, local fire codes, and the authority having jurisdiction. Disconnect and lock out all power to the fire alarm circuit before wiring or replacing the unit. The door holder must be connected to a supervised release circuit on a listed fire alarm control panel so that door release occurs upon alarm. Verify that the floor-mount armature plate is properly aligned with the electromagnet face to ensure reliable hold force.