Fireco Dorgard SmartSound Fire Door Hold Open Device (2 Colour Variants)

The Fireco Dorgard SmartSound is an intelligent, battery-operated fire door retainer designed to hold a self-closing fire door open during normal use and release it automatically when a compatible fire alarm sounds. Its enhanced SmartSound listening technology distinguishes an alarm from common background noise, making it particularly useful in busy buildings where vacuum cleaners, equipment and everyday activity can otherwise cause unwanted releases.

This is the standard device-only version: a plastic floorplate and fire-door label are not included. Many installations do not require them; if a floorplate is essential for the application, choose the separately listed Dorgard version supplied complete with the standard flat floorplate.

How the Fire Door Retainer Works

When the door is opened to the required angle, the foot-operated plunger is pressed down to hold it in position. The unit continuously analyses the surrounding sound and filters familiar background noise such as cleaning equipment. When it recognises a compatible sustained fire alarm, the plunger lifts so the existing door closer can return the fire door to its closed position. A timed night-time release can also be used to prevent doors being left open outside normal operating hours.

Key Features

• Automatic alarm release: Allows the existing door closer to close the fire door when a compatible fire alarm is detected.
• SmartSound alarm recognition: Intelligent sound analysis helps distinguish the fire alarm from vacuum cleaners and other routine background noise.
• Carpet-friendly operation: Anti-drag design helps the unit operate without marking or scraping suitable floor coverings.
• Wire-free installation: Self-contained C-cell battery power removes the need for mains wiring or a cable connection to the fire alarm panel.
• Flexible hold-open position: The foot-operated plunger can retain the door at the angle required for the opening.
• Straightforward fitting: Fixes to the bottom of a suitable internal fire door using four screws; typical installation takes around five minutes.
• Heavy-door suitability: Suitable for compatible door leaves up to 160kg and 1,600mm wide, up to power size EN7.
• Night-time release: Automatic timed release helps doors return to the closed position outside normal working hours.
• Accessibility and circulation: Reduces the effort of repeatedly opening heavy self-closing doors for staff, residents, visitors, wheelchairs and trolleys.
• Robust construction: Durable ABS housing, practical manual foot operation and a choice of colour finishes.
• Batteries included: Supplied with two LR14 C-size batteries.

Technical Specifications

Installation and Compatibility

• Designed for suitable internal self-closing fire doors; the door must already have an effective, compatible door closer.
• Mount the unit at the bottom of the door using the supplied fixing points, ensuring the plunger can meet the finished floor correctly.
• Check that the door closes fully and latches or seals correctly when the hold-open device releases.
• Commission the unit against the building's actual fire alarm sound level and operating conditions before the doorway is brought into service.
• Use only where the device is appropriate to the site's fire risk assessment, fire strategy, door certification and applicable installation category.
• Inspect, test and maintain the retainer and its batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the building's fire-door maintenance regime.
• Important: SmartSound technology may not be compatible with mechanical fire alarm bells. Confirm alarm compatibility with the manufacturer or a competent fire-safety professional before ordering.

What's Included

• One Fireco Dorgard SmartSound fire door retainer in the selected colour.
• Installation fixings and fitting information.
• Two LR14 / C-size batteries.
• A floorplate and fire-door label are not included with this device-only version.

Recommended Applications

• School and college corridors where pupils, staff and equipment need convenient movement through fire doors.
• Care homes, supported-living buildings and healthcare premises where heavy doors can restrict accessible circulation.
• Hotels, guest accommodation and apartment communal areas where doors must close reliably when the alarm operates.
• Offices, community buildings and busy commercial premises requiring easier access and improved ventilation.
• Refurbishment or retrofit projects where installing a hard-wired hold-open device would be disruptive.