Fire Alarm Bells
Edwards Signaling Catalog u Strobes, Horns, Bells, Chimes
MEA
Overview
Edwards Fire Alarm Bells are specially designed for fire alarm applications. The gongs are made of selected alloy steel to give the
loud, resonant tones necessary in fire alarm systems.
Three gong sizes are available to overcome different ambient noise
level.
The Fire Alarm Bells are of the underdome type with heavy duty
mechanisms. Each bell is supplied with a mounting plate that fits
any standard single-gang opening (see Installation Data). For
weather-proof application Edwards offers an optional surface
weatherproof back box. Refer to the Specification chart for applicability and cata-log number of the weatherproof back box for
the respective bell.
Finish — Standard gong and housing furnished gray with red
label. Optional red finish available. Add Suffix “R” to Catalog
Number.
FM — 438 and 439 Series Bells shown below are FM approved.
Standard Features
• Vibrating and single stroke
• 6 inch (150mm), 8 inch (200mm), 10 inch (250mm) sizes
• Red or gray finish
• Rugged compact mechanism
• Heavy duty cast housing
• Low power drain
• Wide voltage selection
• Indoor or weatherproof
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Contact us...
Phone: 1-800-336-4206
Web: www.edwardssignaling.com
Edwards Signaling is
an EDWARDS brand.
3 Farm Glen Boulevard
Farmington, CT 06032
In Canada, contact Chubb Edwards...
Email: inquiries@chubbedwards.com
Web: www.chubbedwards.com
© 2013 UTC Fire & Security Americas
Corporation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change
without notice. Edwards is part of UTC
Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of
United Technologies Corporation.
Installation
Cat. Nos. 438D and 439D 6” and 10” Bells
WARNING: These devices will not op-
erate without electrical power. As fires
frequently cause power interruptions, we
suggest you discuss further safeguards
with your local fire protection specialist.
Edwards recommends that these Fire
Alarm Bells always be installed in accordance with the latest recognized editions
of national and local codes.
Specifications & Ordering Information
Cat. No.
323D-10AW-(R) 79
438D-6N5(R) 76
438D-10N5(R) 88
439D-6AW(R) 83
439D-10AW(R) 86
438D-8N5 86
439D-8AW(R) 84
Mounting Accessories
449
DB @
10 ft
Description Volts Amps
10" (250mm)
Single Stroke, Diode
20-24 Vdc 0.33 N/A
6" (150mm)
Vibrating, Diode
10" (250mm)
Vibrating, Diode
6" (150mm)
Vibrating, Diode
10" (250mm)
Vibrating, Diode
20-24 Vdc 0.085 449
20-24 Vdc 0.085 449
8" (200mm)
Vibrating, Diode
8" (200mm)
Vibrating, Diode
Weatherpoof surface mount box, grey. C/w gasket.
20-24 Vdc 0.085 449
Weatherproof
Box
120 Vac 0.034 449
120 Vac 0.034 449
120 Vac 0.034 449
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