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Fireco Dorgard Operating Manual

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Fitting and
Operating Guide
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Maintenance Test Record
This is an important document detailing the correct
installation, usage and maintenance of the Dorgard.
This Guide must be read and fully understood before you start
installation and be kept in a safe place such as your Fire Risk
Assessment file.

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  • Page 1 Maintenance Test Record This is an important document detailing the correct installation, usage and maintenance of the Dorgard. This Guide must be read and fully understood before you start installation and be kept in a safe place such as your Fire Risk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5 3 to 7 1 As Required By BS EN 1155:1997 ID of Certification Body:- 1121 Registered Address:- Fireco Ltd., 30 New Road, BRIGHTON BN1 1BN, UK CE mark applied for:- 08 EC Certificate of Conformity Number:- AE0021 Power size:- Minimum 3 to Maximum 7...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Dorgard is a Battery Operated device designed to hold open a fire door safely and legally. Dorgard will automatically release upon “hearing” the fire alarm. Dorgard can be used to hold the fire door in any position between open or closed.

  • Page 4: Prior To Installation

    2. The fire door is self-closing i.e. has a door closer fitted. 3. The fire door closes tightly against the door jamb. 4. Where Dorgard is to be fitted, the floor and door surface is smooth and flat. 5. You have determined the closing force of the door.

  • Page 5: Important Information

    British Standard, it is often found that the alarm is not 5 decibels louder. When Dorgard is holding a fire door open, it “listens” for the continuous sound of a fire alarm. Dorgard needs to “hear” a fire alarm that exceeds 65 decibels for longer than 14 seconds.

  • Page 6: Batteries

    Batteries - Alkaline only, do not use rechargeable batteries. The 2 x C Size Procell Alkaline Batteries supplied should last for at least 12 months. Dorgard continually checks the battery life to ensure safe operation. 1. Open Battery Compartment using a screwdriver.

  • Page 7: Night-Time Release

    Night-time Release Dorgard can be used to hold a fire door open 24 hours a day. It is recommended however, that fire doors are closed at night as the chance of a fire spreading undetected is greater than during daylight hours.

  • Page 8: Installation

    4. Make pilot holes or mark the position for the holes through the Fitting Template. 5. Using 2 of the 4 Screws supplied fix Dorgard to the fire door, at points A and B on the Fitting Template. This will allow Dorgard to be moved up and down slightly for correct positioning.

  • Page 9: Floorplate Installation

    Floorplate. If not go back to step 3 and reposition the Floorplate. Note. The Floorplate allows Dorgard to withstand the strongest closing force as defined in BS EN 1155 and it prevents slippage on smooth surfaces & in other conditions such as where a wooden floor might deflect as persons walk by.

  • Page 10: Dorgard Operation

    Floorplate Bump Stop or a wall, then Dorgard will only release by method A. Self Test: Dorgard conducts weekly Self Tests 12 hours after Battery installation and then every 7 days after that. During the Self Test, if the fire door is being retained, Dorgard will release the door.

  • Page 11: Testing Dorgard To The Fire Alarm

    1. Open the fire door and press down on the Plunger. 2. Sound the fire alarm for a minimum of 30 seconds. 3. The LED on top of the Dorgard will flash every 1.3 seconds to show it is “hearing” the sound of the fire alarm.

  • Page 12: Sensitivity Adjustment

    Note. The Adjustment Screw is limited in both direction, once you can feel resistance against turning - stop to avoid damaging the unit. If Dorgard is too sensitive (responds to no apparent sound) follow steps 1-4, but turn anti-clockwise in Step 2.

  • Page 13: Trouble Shooting

    2. Why does Dorgard release if the fire alarm is not sounding? • Check that Dorgard is fitted to the side of the door that closes into the door frame. • Dorgard will release when the door is pushed in the direction of opening. To prevent this happening fit the Floorplate supplied.
  • Page 14 • Check that Dorgard is not fitted too low or high on the door. A vertical Plunger movement of 10-15mm is ideal for the Plunger to lock down properly. • Check that Dorgard is fitted to the side of the door that closes into the door frame. • Check Dorgard has not Failed to Safe.

  • Page 15: Error Messages

    65 decibels) the sensitivity of Dorgard. HiLo – HiLo – HiLo – HiLo – HiLo – HiLo – HiLo – HiLo Dorgard is about to release door No action required ------- ------- ------- -------...
  • Page 16 **** **** -------(4secs)--- -------(4secs)--- etc with Battery insertion as above HiLo-------(17mins)------HiLo------(17mins)------etc Low Battery mode or Same 3 points of action (Dorgard will repeat HiLo 8 times after 68mins) miscellaneous error as above **** **** **** --(4secs)-- --(4secs)-- --(4secs)-- etc LED flash Lo –...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    • Dorgard conducts a Self Test 12 hours after Battery insertion, thereafter it will Self Test on a weekly basis. During the Self Test, if the fire door is held open, Dorgard will release the fire door. Should Dorgard detect an internal fault it will sound a warning tone and Fail to Safe.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Record

    This log is a formal record of the test and maintenance schedule carried out by a competent (responsible) person. Further log books are available from the Technical Advice Line. Serial Number: Location: Serial Number is on back of Dorgard unit. Installation Date: Installed by: Week Result (tick) Date...

  • Page 19: Commissioning Certificate

    ..................................................................................................Maintenance: It is strongly recommended that, after completion, Dorgard is maintained in accordance with BS 7273-4:2007, Clause 22. User Responsibilities: the user should appoint a responsible person to supervise routine testing of release mechanisms in accordance with BS 7273-4:2007, 22.1 and to supervise all matters pertaining to the associated fire detection and fire alarm system in accordance with BS 5839-1:2002, section 7.

  • Page 20: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty Fireco Limited (“we” and “us”) warrants to the customer (“you” and “your”) that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. If the product is defective whilst under warranty we will, at our option, repair the product or replace it free of charge.

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