Dorgard Fire Door Retainer - Black

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Available to supplement your Dorgard Retainer we offer a replacement base plate kit and sets of extra rubber feet, ideal for cutting down on maintenance The holder is recognised by UK Fire and Rescue Services and the London Fire Brigade, suitable for installation to BS 7273-4 Standard Actuation (Category B) and conforms to EN1155 and is CE marked.

Provide clear instruction for the operation of the door retainer, install either a Fire Door Safety Release Sign or Nite-Glo Fire Door Safety Release Sign to ensure the device can be used easily in an emergency 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. In the event of a fire the Dorgard will release automatically when the fire alarm system activates by retracting the plunger which passes through the main body – the standard model listens for a sound level of over 65 dB while the Pro model is wired directly into the building’s alarm system. These door holders can be powered by batteries, from the mains, or from nearby power supply units (PSU) rated at 12V or 24V DC. It is generally recommended to install them at the top of the door to prevent warping caused by the door closer pulling against the electromagnet. Battery-powered versions typically use an acoustic sensor to listen for an alarm sounder while wired models will often be connected directly to the fire alarm panel. The Agrippa holder uses a magnet to hold the door open to ease access during the day, in the event of the fire alarm sounding, the door is automatically closed to prevent the spread of smoke and flames. The red button on the device allows users to manually close the door if needed.

Fire door retainers (also called fire door holders) allow occupants to hold fire doors open in a legal and safe manner, removing the temptation to wedge the doors open. 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. Complies with all relevant British Standards, EC Directives and in accordance with the UK Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1999 All versions feature a low battery indicator to alert you to the need for replacement Duracell Plus Batteries - AA, AAA, C, D, and PP3

Easy-to-install in under 5 minutes, simply fix to your fire door with 4 screws and insert the batteries – no wiring or mains power requiredA fire door retainer is a legal solution to holding open fire doors, improving ventilation and ease of movement around a building, which is particularly important for disabled access. It is common, but illegal, to hold open a fire door using a chair or an extinguisher; the door would not be able to stop the spread of flames and smoke, making it unsafe. Fire door retainers are automated devices which respond to the activation of a building’s fire alarm, releasing to close the door in the event of a fire.