Dorgard Fire Door Hold Open Device: Black

$445.00

Overall Height 205 mm
Casing Height 150 mm
Width 195 mm
Depth 45 mm
Weight 700 g
Power 2 x 1.5v C-size batteries
Expected battery life 2 years
Activation Acoustic / Sound of the fire alarm or smoke alarm
Casing ABS plastic
Hold open positions Any angle
Maximum door size Power size 7 (maximum weight 160 kg, 1600 mm width)
Audible warning Yes
Fire rating 60 minutes
Installation position Bottom of door

NOTE: These only work with continuous sounding fire alarms and smoke alarms. They will not work on some commercial fire alarm systems which also include evacuation messages. An update for message alarm detection has been developed and will be available in a few months with existing units able to be updated. 

2 in stock (can be backordered)

SKU: DORGARD-B Category: Brand:

Description

Wedging open fire doors is dangerous. Dorgard is a wireless solution that legally holds open fire doors, and enables them to close when the fire or smoke alarm sounds.

What is Dorgard?

Dorgard is a wireless fire door retainer that holds open fire doors, allowing them to automatically close on the sound of the fire alarm.

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.

  • Easily installed in under five minutes
  • Meets all regulatory requirements
  • Improves ventilation within a building

Features

  • Installed easily in under five minutes
  • Meets all regulatory requirements
  • Holds open fire doors
  • Improves ventilation within a building
  • Enables greater access throughout a building
  • Assists with germ and virus control
  • Wire-free technology

How does Dorgard® work?

Dorgard enables you to legally and safely keep fire doors open. 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.

 

They cause no disruption and are easy to install and maintain. They’re just a good, reliable, discreet product that helps us to meet fire regulations.
Terry Morton, Hotel Owner

There are loads of advantages to this product — it provides easy access and allow people to be independent as they don’t have to call for help or assistance to open the doors.
Cameron Robins, Checkfire

Frequently asked questions

How does Dorgard work?

  • Dorgard is battery powered. To hold open doors the plunger is depressed. It is acoustically activated, releasing the door to close when the fire alarm sounds.

How is Dorgard fitted?

  • Dorgard is attached to the door with 4 screws.
  • Every Dorgard is supplied with a fitting template, containing instructions on how to fit it to the door.

What doors can I fit Dorgard to?

  • Dorgard can be fitted to most internal doors, even glass,

What testing has Dorgard undergone?

  • Dorgard is CE marked and tested to all applicable British and European standards such as EN 1155. Dorgard is listed as a “Standard” category device under BS7273-4:2015.

Does Dorgard come with a warranty?

  • Dorgard has a 2 year warranty.

Additional Extras

  • Supplied with every Dorgard
  • Designed for use in areas with slippery floors

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Bump Stop Floor Plate Weight 62.2 g
Length 150 mm
Width 77.5 mm
Bump Stop Height 27 mm
Height 3.5 mm
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Flush Floor Plate

Flush Floor Plate Weight 19.4 g
Length 77.5 mm
Width 63.5 mm
Height 3.5 mm
Part Number DG2612

Smoke Alarm Activation Demonstration