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Doorgard

Door Guard Operation and Features

The mere fact that door guard is widely accepted and recognized all over Europe makes it a trusted safety and security equipment. It is good to recommend having this gadget like the fire escape ladder for additional building premises safety. Passing the European manufacturers, building codes and fire safety standards, door guard as a product never failed to please its users as well as buyers. What’s best is aside from the fact that it is a patented product where all laws of consumer protection apply, it is cost-effective to have it installed in your doors.

Doorgard Principle of Operation

Understanding the basic principle of operation of door guard is really simple and may even take less time than installing it in less than 5 minutes. First, the use of a door guard is to avoid unauthorized wedging of any door, especially the fire exit door which we all know should only be opened during an emergency to avoid hazard. Second, it is a wireless electronic and battery-operated device. Third, it is an automatic door retainer fire safety equipment that operates at the activation of the fire alarm sound.

It is of utmost importance to understand that a door guard works automatically without the need for any wiring installation. The specific part responsible for stopping the door in a desired position is the rubber plunger that falls in contact to the floor when the gadget is activated. On the other hand, the rubber stopper will only activate when the fire alarm is detected by the system of a door guard.

Automatic Night Door Guard Release Function

We all know that a dorgard has the purpose to open a fire exit door to a certain angle desired even for 24 hours, but at night, it would not be a safe option. There is practically nothing to worry about because the door guard has a function called as automatic night time release feature.

The specific circuit responsible for this function is the internal clock. This gives the user an option to set a specific time for the said gadget to automatically activate the release of the rubber stopper that holds the fire door. Until the night is on hold with time, the gadget will not operate again which will be in the next morning that the user will set. The point of this special manual setting is to allow controlling the doorgard operation in a 24/7 basis.

Product Features and Specification

• 5-minute or less needed for installation
• Complies with BS 7273-4 category C (UK standards)
• Available in a variety of colours and finishes for extra choices
• In compliance with BS EN 1155 and accepted by the Fire Brigade (UK standards)
• Automatic graveyard release facility activation (night automation convenience for the user)
• Automatic fire door release under fire alarm sound activation sensors
• Provides an easy access for wheelchair users in line with the Disability Discrimination Act

Indeed, a door guard is a reliable fire door wedging automation gadget that must be installed in every fire exit door for a hundred and one reasons. They give people as well as the establishments we dwell the security and service pertaining to total safety. It’s like peace of mind in a pack knowing that we are well protected and safe.