Kidde - Edwards 874-G5 Horn 24V 60hz with Grille

Product Description

The KIDDE - EDWARDS 874-G5 is a horn notification appliance designed for fire alarm systems operating at 24 volts, 60 Hz. It ships with an integrated grille that protects the horn element while allowing sound to project clearly. This unit falls in the speaker and strobe category, making it a standard audible alerting device for commercial and residential fire alarm installations. Licensed fire alarm technicians and low-voltage contractors install this device as part of a listed notification appliance circuit. Its straightforward design supports quick field installation in new construction or retrofit applications.

The 874-G5 is suited for use in fire alarm notification appliance circuits where audible alerting is required. Typical installations include commercial buildings, office spaces, schools, and multi-family residential structures where code-compliant audible notification is mandated. This horn is sold as a single unit and is intended for integration into a supervised 24-volt fire alarm control panel circuit. Installers working in jurisdictions that follow NFPA 72 standards will find this device appropriate for standard audible notification zones.

Key Features

• Operates at 24 volts, 60 Hz for compatibility with standard fire alarm control panel output circuits
• Includes a protective grille for horn element coverage without compromising sound projection
• Sold as a single unit, suitable for individual zone notification appliance circuit installations
• Compact audible-only notification appliance for straightforward fire alarm integration

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style audible notification appliance for 24-volt supervised fire alarm notification appliance circuits. No specific compatible control panel models or system families were identified in the available product data.

Installation Notes

Installation of fire alarm notification appliances must be performed by a licensed fire alarm technician or low-voltage contractor in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable local codes. De-energize and isolate the notification appliance circuit at the fire alarm control panel before making any wiring connections. Verify polarity on the notification appliance circuit before applying power, as reversed polarity can prevent proper operation. Conduct a full system functional test after installation to confirm audible output and circuit supervision.