Kidde - Edwards 49R-N5-40WH 120V Red Flashing Beacon

Product Description

The KIDDE - EDWARDS 49R-N5-40WH is a 120-volt red flashing beacon strobe designed for use in life safety and alarm notification systems. This unit delivers a high-visibility flashing red light signal to alert building occupants to hazardous conditions. It is typically installed as a visual notification appliance where audible-only signals are insufficient, such as in areas with elevated ambient noise or where hearing-impaired occupants are present. Licensed alarm technicians and fire system contractors are the primary installers of this device.

This flashing beacon is suited for commercial and industrial environments requiring visual alarm notification. Typical applications include manufacturing facilities, warehouses, schools, and other occupancies where visual signaling is required by code or design. It operates on standard 120-volt AC power, making it straightforward to wire into existing notification circuits without the need for additional step-down transformers or power supplies.

Key Features

• 120-volt AC operation for direct connection to standard notification circuits
• Red flashing beacon output for high-visibility alarm signaling
• Sold individually as a single unit
• Classified as a strobe-type visual notification appliance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style visual notification appliance compatible with 120-volt fire alarm and life safety notification circuits. No specific panel or system compatibility data was provided in the product input.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician or qualified electrician in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. De-energize the notification circuit completely before making any wiring connections. Verify the supply voltage matches the 120-volt AC rating of the device before restoring power. Mounting location and height should comply with ADA and NFPA 72 visibility requirements for visual notification appliances.