Dorgard fire door retainer

25-09-08 - How Dorgard works

Unlike electro-magnetic retainers (EMR), Dorgard requires no wiring as it is battery operated and self-contained. Installation is easy, quick and non-disruptive. It is affixed to your fire door with four screws and takes approximately 5 minutes to install. Once you have inserted two C-size batteries (supplied), Dorgard is ready for duty.

When Dorgard is holding open a fire door it listens for a continuous fire alarm sound level of over 65 decibels. After approximately 14 seconds it will release, allowing the fire door to close under the pressure of the overhead door closure.

14-07-08 - Toys R Us protect their stores with Dorgard

Toys R Us, the UK's largest retailer of toys, babycare and family leisure products, is specifying Dorgards in their 73 stores nationwide to protect staff and customers.

In Toys R Us stores fire safety is a key issue and the company are very conscious of their responsibilities under new Fire Safety law, in particular, to breaches of regulations such as fire doors being wedged open and exits obstructed. Wireless Dorgard offers the simplest, most cost-effective way of legally holding open fire doors safely in any position, automatically releasing them should the fire alarm sound. See WNIB for full details (Click here)

25-09-08 - Operating Dorgard

To hold the door open

• Open the door to the required ‘hold open’ position, or open fully against the bump stop of the floor plate (if fitted).
• Stand sideways to the door.
• Press the black knob down using your foot. Greater foot pressure may be needed depending upon force from the door closer or the type of floor surface.
• Whilst depressing the black knob pull the door gently in the direction of closing.
• Remove your foot and let go of the door.

To release Dorgard manually

• Lightly kick the black knob toward the door.
• Or push the door in the direction of opening. Dorgard can only be released by kicking the black plunger knob if a floorplate is installed.