Kidde Auxiliary Power Supply 6.5A Backup for Fire Safety

Maintain continuous operation of your commercial life safety systems and mass notification networks during a power loss with the Kidde Auxiliary Power Supply 6.5A Backup. Engineered to serve as a high-capacity booster power supply within fire protection assemblies, this unit integrates directly with VM Series mid-range life safety systems to power auxiliary audio components, speakers, strobes, horns, bells, and chimes.

Governed by NFPA 72 standards for the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, this auxiliary power supply satisfies critical standby power duration requirements, supervisory monitoring mandates, and secondary power supply rules. It ensures uninterrupted emergency communications when primary AC mains fail.

• 6.5A Total Output: Delivers ample amperage to support power-intensive notification appliance circuits and auxiliary system loads.
• 26 Ah Battery Capacity: Expanded cabinet design houses up to 26 amp-hour backup batteries for long-lasting emergency operational reserves.
• 115VAC Input: Standard electrical compatibility for integration into conventional commercial facility power architectures.
• Expanded Cabinet Construction: Heavy-duty enclosure provides designated interior space for organized internal wiring, clean terminal block access, and streamlined field installation.
• UL Listed & FM Approved: Independent third-party safety agency certifications validate compliance with stringent life safety installation requirements.

Contractors must verify local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) mandates regarding secondary power supply standby calculations and review complete technical specifications prior to rough-in and wiring.

Documentation: Download Manufacturer Technical Data & Cut Sheet (PDF)