Kidde - Edwards 3045-W Surface Mount Panic Switch

Product Description

The KIDDE - EDWARDS 3045-W is a surface mount panic switch designed for use in fire alarm and life safety notification systems. This accessory mounts directly to a wall surface, providing a manual activation point for connected alarm circuits. Licensed alarm technicians and low-voltage security or fire alarm installers are the typical trade professionals who specify and install this device. The 3045-W ships as a single unit and falls within the notification accessories category, making it a straightforward replacement or new-installation component in commercial and residential life safety layouts.

The 3045-W is suited for surface mount installations where a dedicated panic or manual activation switch is required. It is commonly deployed in commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and other occupancies that require accessible manual alarm initiation points. This switch integrates into fire alarm notification circuits as an accessories component, and its surface mount configuration simplifies installation in locations where flush or back-box mounting is not practical or code-permitted.

Key Features

• Surface mount design allows installation without a dedicated electrical back box
• Manual panic switch function provides a dedicated activation point for alarm circuits
• Classified as a notification accessory, compatible with fire alarm and life safety system wiring
• Single-unit packaging supports precise inventory and per-device procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation notification accessory for fire alarm and life safety systems requiring a surface mount manual panic switch.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed fire alarm or low-voltage technician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. Disconnect and lock out power to the alarm control panel before wiring the switch into the circuit. Verify that mounting surface is solid and that all conduit or cable routing meets local authority having jurisdiction requirements. Do not energize the circuit until all wiring connections are confirmed and the panel is ready for commissioning.