Dorgard Fire Door Retainer - Black

Product Information

Upgrade your fire safety strategy today and enjoy the benefits of streamlined operations, enhanced ventilation, and impeccable compliance. Also check that the Dorgard SmartSound is installed on the side of the door that closes into the door frame. It is an excellent choice for overcoming fire door retaining problems and, as it's battery operated and wire free, can be fitted by any competent person.

Please Note: Alarm sound level at the door's location must be higher than 65 dB to ensure that the Dorgard will detect and respond.Hold Open is a relatively simple feature as it only requires the closer to hold the door in place once it has been opened to a certain angle. Dorgard is the ideal solution, being a wireless unit it takes under 5 minutes for you to screw it to the bottom of the door. To manually close the door, either push the door backwards, use your foot to pull the plunger up, or move the door to activate the carpet safe feature. Rest assured, Dorgard fire door retainers are meticulously designed to meet all regulatory requirements, ensuring that your building is fully equipped to handle fire emergencies while adhering to industry standards.

The Dorgard has a built in audio-electronic device which will cause the plunger to retract when the fire alarm is activated, thus closing the door and ensuring fire safety is maintained. This unit features a sleek and compact design, making it suitable for a variety of facilities and door types. The Dorgard excels in both functionality and performance, making it an ideal choice for any fire safety application. This fire door retainer by Fireco uses an easy foot-operated setting and release system, which unlike magnetic fire door retainers, can hold the door open in any selected position. They provide greatly enhanced physical strength and security constantly - each time the door is closed and locked.This warranty is not described in the generic manual etc of the product, as this refers only to the standard manufacturer warranty of two years. When equipped with a Dorgard, fire doors can be held open at any angle by simply pressing the plunger down with your foot, and nudging the top of the plunger is all that’s required to release the door manually. This is the reason why it is dangerous and illegal to hold fire doors open with a wedge or extinguisher. When the fire alarm sounds, Dorgard releases, enabling the fire door to close, preventing the spread of fire and smoke | Installed onto the bottom of the fire door in under five minutes, Dorgard is listening for a continuous fire alarm of 14 seconds or more. The Dorgard is a safe and legal solution that allows you to hold your fire doors open for improved ventilation, wheelchair access, and general convenience.

The Dorgard has several safety features built in; the unit will detect when the battery voltage is dropping, and will then emit a warning sound and release the plunger. We would just like to express our absolute gratitude with the support of these upcoming projects we have found ourselves working on.Dorgard listens for a continuous sound and will verify the alarm over a 20 second period and then release the fire door.

Dorgard Fire Door Retainers have many advantages, elevating your fire safety strategy to new heights. All rated doors fitted with the Dorgard product require also a controlled door closing device certified to BS EN 1154:1997 + A1:2003. By legally holding open fire doors, you can enhance the flow of people and optimize the functionality of your building, ensuring smooth navigation and efficient operations. With Dorgard in place, you can rest assured that your fire safety measures are reliable, compliant, and ready to protect lives and property. We can help you with the specification of door closers to suit all environments, traffic profiles and door types.

With Dorgard, you can embrace wire-free technology, reducing installation costs and minimizing disruptions to your building's structure. Dorgard can definitely be installed on bedroom doors and allows residents to have the door open a little way or fully open as it holds the door open at any angle. Dorgard is UKCA and CE marked and tested to all applicable British and European standards such as EN 1155. This is dangerous and could result in fire insurance becoming void and the personal prosecution of directors, partners or proprietors of offending businesses and organisations. These door holders can be powered by batteries, from the mains, or from nearby power supply units (PSU) rated at 12V or 24V DC.