Dorgard Fire Door Retainer - Black

Product Information

Push the plunger down and manually release it by pushing the plunger towards the door 5 times within a minute. The Dorgard SmartSound can differentiate between the sound of a fire alarm and filters out common background noises like vacuum cleaners.

They are not hardwired so cost and time effective to install in conjunction with existing fire alarm systems. These devices hold the doors open in the day-to-day running of the building but will release the fire doors if there is a fire, allowing the fire door closers to do their job. Dorgard will then hold your doors open at any angle allowing freedom of access throughout your building.

Dorgard fire door retainers have a rubber plunger/stopper which remains in contact with the floor when 'open'. With over 25 years experience in the industry, EasyGates is the largest electric gate automation supplier in the Midlands.

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 Agrippa Acoustic Fire Door Holder is modelled on the traditional magnetic style fire door holder that would have been hard-wired into the fire alarm system. ProHub has optional activation of our InSite software, which provides real-time information about your Pro installations at different sites, accessible on any internet device. You will generally receive your goods within 2-3 days, if there are any problems a member of staff will contact your straight away. 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.Dorgard listens for a continuous sound and will verify the alarm over a 20 second period and then release the fire door. Installation per BS 7273-4 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures – part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors - June 2015, Install this Dorgard product towards the leading edge of the door such that it engages with the floor surface only. Dorgard is UKCA and CE marked and tested to all applicable British and European standards such as EN 1155. Dorgard needs to be positioned low enough that the ferrule makes good contact with the floor when the plunger is depressed.

Dorgard retainers facilitate improved airflow, contributing to enhanced ventilation and a more pleasant atmosphere within your facilities. Dorgard also really helps with ventilation as the door keeps fresh air coming through, which is particularly beneficial in summer. The different automatic night time release functions can be set using the dip switches on the back of the unit. Remember, with Dorgard, you're not just holding open fire doors—you're creating a safer environment for all.This unit features a sleek and compact design, making it suitable for a variety of facilities and door types. You can print out our Dorgard pages if you want to have proof of the 5-year warranty in the future, however, proof of purchase from us is enough. Dorgard will hold doors ajar against single mechanism closers set to a maximum power size 7 - in calm conditions. The Dorgard fire door retainer is a completely wire-free solution to hold open fire doors, requiring neither mains power nor a fire alarm connection to work.