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1. Lo 2secs Lo 2secs etc Indicates Battery Lift is not screwed down properly 1 Screw down Battery Lift Possible fault with Motor 1 Check Ferrule is not worn or damaged Replace if necessary 2 Release tension on fixing Screws and check Dorgard is positioned flat against door with no obstructions 3 Recycle or if necessary replace Batteries HiHiHiHiLoLoLoLo 4secs HiHiHiHiLoLoLoLo 4secs etc Indicates possible Plunger movement fault Same 3 points of action as above HiLoLoLo 4secs HiLoLoLo 4secs etc RRR KEKE 4secs 4secs etc Indicates possible problem with Battery insertion Same 3 points of action as above HiLo 17mins HiLo 17mins etc Dorgard will repeat HiLo 8 times after 68mins KEK KKK kkk 4secs etc 4secs 4secs Low Battery mode or miscellaneous error Same 3 points of action as above LED flash Lo Low Tone Hi High Tone 15 Maintenance Schedule Preventative maintenance and regular testing will ensure that Dorgard functions correctly at all times Ensure you update the Maintenance Record Weekly Check that the Dorgard Plunger is depressed and is holding the door open Sound the fire alarm after the alarm has sounded for 20 seconds the door should release to close If the door does not release refer to the Trouble Shooting section Mo2. Push the door in the direction of opening nN Note If the door has been pushed hard against Poe the Floorplate Bump Stop or a wall then gt 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 Should Dorgard detect an internal fault it will sound a warning tone and Fail to Safe 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 4 Dorgard will release the fire door in approx 20 seconds 5 When Dorgard is ready to release the door it will sound a High Low warning tone repeated 8 times before releasing the door After Dorgard has released its fire door and the fire alarm has ceased it will reset after 10 seconds therefore allowing the door to be held open once more Note If Dorgard fails to react to the sound of the fire alarm the sensitivity of the unit will need to be adjusted see Sensitivity Adjustment Alterations to the premises i e new furniture new carpets etc may alter the audibility of the fire alarm Following alterations a fire alarm test must be carried out to ensure that Dorg
3. floor or Floorplate e Check the fire alarm is louder than 65 decibels where the Dorgard is fitted e Adjust the sensitivity of the Dorgard unit see Sensitivity Adjustment 2 Why does Dorgard release if the fire alarm is not sounding e Check that Dorgard is fitted to the side of the door that closes into the door frame e Dorgard will release when the door is pushed in the direction of opening To prevent this happening fit the Floorplate supplied e As a safety feature Dorgard has to release to any sound that it hears as being continuous and louder than 65 decibels as this sound could be obscuring a potential fire alarm e Dorgard will release every 7 days as part of its Self Testing routine e Check Night time Release settings e Adjust the sensitivity of the Dorgard unit see Sensitivity Adjustment e Check Batteries on Dorgard is unit beeping 12 Trouble Shooting continued 3 Why does my door creep closed with Plunger fully depressed e Check that the Ferrule is not worn or damaged Replace as necessary e Check that Dorgard is positioned low enough that the Ferrule makes good contact with the floor when the Plunger is depressed A vertical Plunger movement of 10 15mm is ideal Re position as necessary or fit the Floorplate supplied e Check that the overhead door closer does not shut the door with excessive force If so fit the Floorplate supplied or adjust pressure on overhead clos
4. not affected by the terms of this warranty wa ea DORGARD Version 3 0 For Technical Assistance contact the UK Technical Advice Line on 0845 241 7575 Local Rate or 44 0 1273 320 688 e mail us at help dorgard com www dorgard com For all other queries please contact your supplier
5. 6 Maintenance Record The log sheet below is designed to cover a 12 month period and should be filled out after each test 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 Sign Week Result tick Date Sign 27 BR 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 olol alolalajlolrn e elol e L N S anj A N 45 N 46 N pare 47 N N 48 N oo 49 24 50 25 51 26 52 17 Commissioning Certificate Certificate of commissioning for the electrically powered hold open device s please delete as I we being person s responsible as indicated by my our signatures below for the commissioning of the above particulars of which are set out below CERTIFY that the equipment and release arrangements I we have commissioned complies to the best of my our knowledge and belief with the recommendations of BS 7273 4 2007 for the category of actuation described below except for the variations if any stated in this certificate The extent of liability of the signatory is limited to the equipment and a
6. Switch 3 has been selected No action required Hi Lo Hi Dip Switches 1 and 3 No action required have been selected Lo Hi Hi Dip Switches 2 and 3 No action required have been selected Hi Hi Hi Dip Switches 1 2 and 3 No action required have been selected Dip Swi h 4 has no function and will not afi ect beep sequence During standard operation _ 32secs 32secs 32secs etc LED indicates that the system is working properly No action required 4 3secs 1 3secs 1 3secs 1 3secs etc LED indicates that the Dorgard is hearing a possible alarm or a continuous background noise in excess of 65 decibels f no alarm is sounding please refer to the section on adjusting he sensitivity of Dorgard HiLo HiLo HiLo HiLo HiLo HiLo HiLo HiLo LED flash Lo Low Tone Hi High Tone 14 Dorgard is about to release door If warning tone has been disabled then no tone will sound No action required Error Messages continued Beep Flash Sequence What it means What to do During standard operation LoHi LoHI LoHi LoHi LoHi LoHi LoHi LoHi Tone and flash sequence Is followed by the sound of the motor driving Dorgard resetting ready for re activation No action required Error Modes Lo 2secs
7. al noise level of 80 decibels Dorgard will release This facility has been built into the unit as a safety feature Should the noise level in your premises exceed 80 decibels it is unlikely that you would hear a 65 decibel alarm hence the Dorgard releases the fire door to close Batteries use 2x C Size LR14and Setting the Time 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 2 Insert the Batteries into the Battery Compartment positive side facing up Inserting the Batteries the wrong way could cause damage 3 When closing the Battery Compartment take care not to over tighten When the Batteries in the Dorgard unit require changing it will Fail to Safe A warning beep will sound until the Batteries are exhausted removed or replaced with new ones Note Battery life may be reduced in noisy environments Setting the Time To set the Dorgard Internal Clock to 12 00 Noon Dorgard must be powered up at 12 00 Noon Dorgard does not adjust automatically for daylight saving time To reset Dorgard s Internal Clock remove the Batteries wait 10 seconds and re insert them at 12 00 Noon Note Each time the Batteries are removed and re inserted the I
8. ard responds Despite Dorgard self testing every 7 days weekly bell tests are highly recommended This will ensure that Dorgard is responding to the fire alarm ww WY Sensitivity Adjustment Each environment will vary and Dorgard may need adjusting to suit your individual environment On identifying a necessary adjustment use the small black Plastic Adjustment Tool supplied Take care not to over adjust as this will render the unit inoperative Adjusting sensitivity if Dorgard is not sensitive enough i e does not respond to the fire alarm 1 Carefully insert the Plastic Screwdriver into hole on front of the unit 2 Turn clockwise through no more than 5 degrees a small adjustment is equivalent to a large alteration in sensitivity 3 Test Dorgard to the fire alarm 4 If problems persist repeat steps 1 3 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 11 Trouble Shooting The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding Dorgard 1 Why is Dorgard not releasing when the Fire Alarm sounds e Check fire alarm sounds for at least 30 seconds e Check fire door is free to close unhindered e Check that the Plunger has a minimum of 10mm of down travel before the Ferrule contacts the
9. ed E ee DORGARD Fitting and Operating Guide plus 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 Keep this Guide in a safe place Contents Page ntroduction 2 Prior to Installation 3 mportant Information 4 Batteries 5 Setting the Time 5 Night time Release 6 nstallation 7 Floorplate Installation 8 Dorgard Operation 9 Setting the Time 9 Testing Dorgard to the Fire Alarm 10 Sensitivity Adjustment 11 Trouble Shooting 2 Error Messages 14 Maintenance Schedule 16 Maintenance Record 7 Commissioning Certificate 18 Manufacturer s Warranty 19 MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH BS The European Standard EN 1155 1997 has the status of a British Standard EN 1155 1997 Manufacturer s Classification As Required By BS EN 1155 1997 3 ID of Certification Body 1121 5 3 to 7 1 Registered Address Fireco Ltd 30 New Road BRIGHTON BN1 1BN UI CE mark applied for 08 EC Certificate of Conformity Number AE0021 Power size Minimum 3 to Maximum 7 K Introduction Dorgard is a Battery Operated device designed to hold open a fire door safely and legally Dorgard will automatically relea
10. eep at the positions marked and insert the Masonry Plugs supplied 7 Position the Floorplate over the Masonry Plugs or marked points and fasten the Floorplate to the floor 8 Open the fire door against the Bump Stop and e positioned the should fit neatly into the recess of the Floorplate If not go back to step 3 Note The Floorplate allows Dorgard to withstand the strongest closing force as defined in BS EN 1155 and it prevents slippage on smooth su rfaces amp in other conditions such as where a wooden floor might deflect as persons walk by Note A smaller Secondary Floorplate comes supplied with no Bump Stop This is for specific circumstances where it is not necessary for the door to be held open flush to a vertical surface The Secondary Floorplate can be fitted using the instructions described above omitting any reference to the Bump Stop Dorgard Operation and Self Test To hold the door open 1 Open the door to the required position 2 Stand sideways to the door 3 Depress the Plunger down using your foot Greater foot pressure may be needed depending upon the force from the door closer or the type of floor surface 4 Whilst depressing the Plunger push pull the door gently in the direction of closing fo nur 5 Remove your foot and let go of the door ao 7 et area To release Dorgard either S A Lightly tap the Plunger towards the fire door with eae aa your foot Or B
11. er refer to manufacturers instructions e Check that the Ferrule has enough grip on the floor surface i e floor surface is not too slippery If so fit the Floorplate supplied 4 Why does Dorgard not retain the door in an open position e Check that the Plunger is depressed e Check that the Battery Compartment is closed the Batteries are correctly installed and operating e 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 e Check that Dorgard is fitted to the side of the door that closes into the door frame e Check Dorgard has not Failed to Safe e Remove Batteries and wait 10 seconds before reinserting them in the Dorgard to reset the unit If all the above points are satisfied and further assistance is required please contact the Technical Advice Line 13 Error Messages Beep Flash Sequence What it means What to do During Power up LoHi LoHi LoHi Indicates Battery Lift is open No action required during power up Long Tone Indicates start of power up test No action required Lo Lo Lo No Dip Switch has been selected No action required Hi Lo Lo Dip Switch 1 has been selected No action required Lo Hi Lo Dip Switch 2 has been selected No action required Hi Hi Lo Dip Switches 1 and 2 No action required have been selected Lo Lo Hi Dip
12. formation Dorgard must only be used for the purpose for which it is designed Dorgard is not suitable for external use Read this Guide and follow the instructions carefully keeping it in a safe place e g in your Fire Risk Assessment file for future reference BS EN1155 1997 states that a door must not be retained at an open angle of less than 65 degrees It is recommended that the Floorplate be installed to comply to this standard Dorgard when installed correctly complies with BS 7273 4 Category C Supplementary information about the sound of a fire alarm The British Standard for fire alarm installation BS5839 1 2002 Clause 16 2 states The sound pressure level of alarm signals should be generally throughout all accessible areas of the building not less than 65dB A where the sound pressure level of background noise is greater than 60dB A the sound pressure level of the fire alarm signal should be 5dB above the sound pressure level of the background noise It is understood that there are some noises in everyday life that may be louder than a fire alarm and persist for longer than 30 seconds such as a vacuum cleaner Although required in the 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 At a gener
13. ne that the provision of disabling the night time tone has been made After installing the Batteries Dorgard sounds a long tone followed by a motor sound Dorgard setting then 3 x single tones These 3 tones indicate the Dip Switch selection Low tone Off High tone On For example the Dip Switches are selected No 1 On No 2 Off No 3 Off The tones will then sound High Low Low 6 Installation i Ys i FITTING TEMPLATE __ FITTING TEMPLATE 1 Install Batteries and set any Night time Release settings as required 2 Close the fire door Place the Fitting Template provided against the door on the side that shuts against the door frame Ensure the Fitting Template matches your view of the door 3 Please make allowance for differing floor surfaces 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 The correct position is when the Dorgard Plunger is fully retracted the door can swing free When the Dorgard Plunger is depressed contact with the floor or Floorplate holds the door open When Dorgard is in the correct position fasten down all 4 Screws 6 Affix a Fire Door Sticker both sides of the fire door at eye level Note Dorgard
14. nternal Clock will reset Night time Release Night time Release options are MAJA Dip Release Reset Switch Time Time 1 20 00 08 00 2 21 00 07 00 1 amp 2 22 00 06 00 Note Dip Switch 3 disables the Night time Release warning tone Dip Switch 4 has no function 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 To ensure that fire doors are closed at night Dorgard can be set to release at a pre set time and then will not operate as a hold open device until later Setting Night time Release 1 Ensure Dorgard Internal Clock is set to real time see Setting the Time 2 Turn the Dorgard over to reveal the Dip Switches 3 Using the small block Plastic Adjustment Tool supplied to select the required Night time Release setting Flicking the Dip Switch towards the number will turn the function On Note With all Dip Switches up Night time Release will not operate Night time Release warning tone It is recommended that the warning tone is NOT disabled The warning tone is to alert persons using the building that the door is about to close and is a safety feature It is recognised however that in some locations the warning tone at night may cause a disturbance It is for this reason alo
15. nthly Carry out the weekly test and in addition dust the unit checking that the 3 holes for the Microphone are open and clear of any dust dirt etc Dorgard should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth If fitted check the Floorplate is securely attached and has not been damaged 6 Monthly Carry out the weekly and monthly schedule and in addition check 1 Under the unit for the condition of the Ferrule 2 The Dorgard unit is firmly attached to the door If any items are worn torn or damaged then replace immediately For further assistance or spare parts contact the Technical Advice Line Yearly Carry out the 6 monthly schedule and replace the Batteries Note and Warning e The unit is designed to detect low battery power or possible faults it will give a continual warning sound a series of beeps and will Fail to Safe no longer operate as a hold open device e 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 e If the Self Test at midnight is unsuitable it is possible to change it by pushing the Dorgard clock forward by re inserting the Batteries 12 hours before the desired time e g for a Self Test to occur at Midday the Batteries should be re inserted at Midnight 1
16. rrangements described below tick appropriate O Category A hardwired System X with Dorgard X O Category B acoustically activated System X with Dorgard X O Category C acoustically activated Dorgard Variations for the recommendations of BS 7273 4 Clause 7 cccccccsccccecsceceesceesersceeserscevestseeesssees Brief description of release mechanisms method s of actuation see 7273 4 2007 Clause 8 and system design see BS 7273 4 2007 Clause 10 cccccceccecc ce ccec cesses eeeccesttesteeteuetesteetenetenseetees O All equipment operates correctly O Installation work is as far as can reasonably be ascertained of acceptable standard O I we have carried out commissioning in accordance with recommendations of BS 7273 4 2007 21 5 O Suitability documentation has been completed before after delete as applicable release mechanisms become Operational cece ireen ineeie eiiiai eei aaae araa anaia daard eiaa 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 18 Manufacturer s Warranty Fireco Limi
17. se upon hearing the fire alarm Dorgard can be used to hold the fire door in any position between open or closed t is recommended that a fire door is not retained at an angle of less than 65 degrees y os PLUNGER BATTERY COMPARTMENT ae MICROPHONE Sl OP SERIAL NUMBER J ATREAR SENSITIVITY o J j m ez ma ADJUSTMENT DORGARD HOLE SCREW LOCATION s HOLE FERRULE Prior to Installation lo ve A s HTT ai L Prior to installation ensure 1 That a suitable Automatic Fire Detection Alarm System is installed 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 6 The Fire Alarm System is working correctly i e the sounders work when activated 7 There is clearance under the fire door for fitting of the Floorplate i e 5mm 8 Dorgard forms part of your Fire Risk Assessment as required by the Fire Precautions Workplace Regulations 1997 also required by the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2006 When Dorgard is holding a fire door open the Dorgard listens continually for the sound of your fire alarm When the alarm sounds Dorgard will verify the alarm over a 20 second period and then release the fire door Important In
18. ted 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 If the product appears to develop a defect while under warranty please first check that the product is being correctly used in accordance with this Fitting and Operating Guide and that the Batteries are functioning If this does not resolve the problem please contact us in writing at the e mail address shown below or telephone the Dorgard Technical Advice Line The warranty does not apply to any defect in the product arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage accident negligence by you or any third party abnormal working conditions failure to follow the instructions in this Guide misuse or alteration or repair of the product without our prior approval The warranty does not cover Batteries and Ferrules which may need to be replaced within the period of the warranty We will not be liable to you for any loss of profits administrative inconvenience or indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out of any defect in the product Where the products are sold under a consumer transaction as defined by the Consumer Transactions Restrictions on Statements Order 1976 your statutory rights are
19. will not operate until the Batteries have been inserted Batteries can be removed or inserted when a Dorgard is affixed to a door Floorplate Installation IMPORTANT Fit Dorgard to a door before fitting Floorplate FIRE DOOR Warning Before drilling holes or fastening Lgm DORGARD Screws into the floor check the location of waterpipes electrical cables gas pipes etc Failure to do so could cause disruption to the FLOOR injury or death LOORPLATE BUMP een __ f building s services and may result in serious 1 Open the fire door to 90 degrees or to the desired open position greater than 65 degrees Slide the et DORGARD A aI f Floorplate under the fire door with the Bump Stop f N side positioned behind the door and as close to an adjacent wall as possible to avoid tripping hazards BUMP STOP A A i 2 Depress the Plunger on Dorgard so that the Ferrule J j FIRE DOOR sits in the recess of the Floorplate 3 Slide swivel the Floorplate so that the Bump Stop comes into contact with the back of the door ensure that the Ferrule is still sitting centrally in Vay the recess of the Floorplate 4 Mark the position of Floorplate surface 5 Remove the Floorplate using the Screws supplied depress the Plunger If you hav Floorplate correctly the Ferrule and reposition the Floorplate holes on to the floor 6 Ifthe floor is concrete drill 4 x 6mm holes approximately 40 mm d
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