{"product_id":"gd830s-fr-gd830s-door-retaining-magnet-hold-open-fire","title":"GD830S \/ FR-GD830S Fire Door Retaining Magnet","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGD830S \/ FR-GD830S Fire Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGD830S Series Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e is an electromagnetic door holder designed to safely hold open fire doors during normal operation and automatically release them when connected fire alarm systems activate. Also known as a \u003cstrong\u003efire door retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e, fire door hold open magnet, \u003cstrong\u003efire door holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, fire door hold open device, door hold open magnet, or electromagnetic door holder, the GD830S provides a reliable solution for fire door management in commercial, educational, healthcare, and public sector buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for integration with fire alarm systems, the GD830S allows fire doors to remain open for convenience and accessibility. Upon activation of the fire alarm system, power is removed from the magnet, allowing the door closer to automatically close the fire door and help prevent the spread of smoke and fire throughout the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from durable \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the GD830S Series provides dependable performance and long-term reliability. The FR-GD830S-12 and FR-GD830S-24 fire-rated versions have been tested to \u003cstrong\u003eBS EN 1155\u003c\/strong\u003e for electrically powered hold-open devices and fire tested to \u003cstrong\u003eBS EN 1634-1\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are suitable for compatible \u003cstrong\u003eFD30\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFD60\u003c\/strong\u003e fire doors and hold a \u003cstrong\u003e1-hour UK fire certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e. All models include an integrated override switch for local release of the retained door when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGD830S-12 – \u003c\/strong\u003e12vDC Surface Mounted Fire Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGD830S-24 -\u003c\/strong\u003e 24vDC Surface Mounted Fire Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFR-GD830S-12 – \u003c\/strong\u003eFire Rated 12vDC Surface Mounted Fire Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFR-GD830S-24 -\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire Rated 24vDC Surface Mounted Fire Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-mounted door retaining magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fire door hold-open applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage 12VDC or 24VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding force up to 80lbs (36kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated override release switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR models tested to BS EN 1155\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR models fire tested to BS EN 1634-1\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR models suitable for compatible FD30 and FD60 fire doors\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR models hold a 1-hour UK fire certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for connection to fire alarm systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable automatic door release operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoke control systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchools and educational facilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthcare environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotels and hospitality venues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublic buildings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorridors and escape routes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssisted access environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GD830S Series is designed to integrate with a wide range of fire safety and door control equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire alarm systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoor closers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoke control systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding management systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergency door control systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartaccesssolutions.uk\/pages\/access-control\" title=\"Access Control Systems\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess control systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartaccesssolutions.uk\/pages\/additional-equipment\" title=\"Access Control Systems\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife safety systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartaccesssolutions.uk\/pages\/additional-equipment\" title=\"Power Supply Unit (PSU)\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Door Retaining Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12VDC or 24VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolding Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 80lbs (36kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eHold-Open Device Testing: \u003c\/strong\u003eBS EN 1155 (FR Models Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eFire Testing: \u003c\/strong\u003eBS EN 1634-1 (FR Models Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eFire Door Suitability: \u003c\/strong\u003eCompatible FD30 and FD60 fire doors (FR Models Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eCertification: \u003c\/strong\u003e1-Hour UK Fire Certificate (FR Models Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface Mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverride Switch: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntegrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65mm x 90mm x 34mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/6698\/9679\/files\/GD830S.pdf?13862076799531943983\" title=\"GD830 Product Information\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGD830S Product Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"FR-GD830S Product Information\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/6698\/9679\/files\/FR-GD830S-Product-Information.pdf?v=1784065341\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFR-GD830S Product Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe GD830S Series Fire Door Retaining Magnets provide a reliable and practical solution for controlled fire door hold-open applications. Available in 12VDC and 24VDC versions, all models feature durable stainless steel construction, an integrated override release switch, and compatibility with fire alarm systems. The FR-GD830S-12 and FR-GD830S-24 fire-rated versions are additionally tested to BS EN 1155 and fire tested to BS EN 1634-1, are suitable for compatible FD30 and FD60 fire doors, and hold a 1-hour UK fire certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the GD830S used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GD830S is used to hold fire doors open during normal operation and automatically release them when a fire alarm system is activated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a fire door retaining magnet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire door retaining magnet, also known as a fire door retainer, fire door hold open magnet, door hold open magnet, or electromagnetic door holder, is used to hold fire doors open during normal operation and automatically release them when a fire alarm activates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat holding force does the GD830S provide?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GD830S provides a holding force of up to 80lbs (36kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the GD830S operate on both 12VDC and 24VDC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe GD830S-12 and FR-GD830S-12 operate from 12VDC, while the GD830S-24 and FR-GD830S-24 operate from 24VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the GD830S include a manual release function?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The unit includes an integrated override switch that allows local release of the retained door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2319\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the GD830S and FR-GD830S models?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eThe GD830S-12 and GD830S-24 are standard surface-mounted fire door retaining magnets, while the FR-GD830S-12 and FR-GD830S-24 are the fire-rated versions tested to BS EN 1155 and BS EN 1634-1, suitable for compatible FD30 and FD60 fire doors, and covered by a 1-hour UK fire certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1322\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAre the FR-GD830S models fire rated?\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eYes. The FR-GD830S-12 and FR-GD830S-24 have been tested to BS EN 1155 for electrically powered hold-open devices and fire tested to BS EN 1634-1. They are suitable for compatible FD30 and FD60 fire doors and hold a 1-hour UK fire certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the GD830S be connected to a fire alarm system?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The GD830S is designed to work with fire alarm systems so that doors automatically close when an alarm is activated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEM","offers":[{"title":"GD830S-12 (12VDC magnet)","offer_id":12912930685039,"sku":"GD830S-12","price":32.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GD830S-24 (24VDC magnet)","offer_id":12912942252143,"sku":"GD830S-24","price":32.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"FR-GD830S-12 (Fire Rated 12VDC magnet)","offer_id":57302869803383,"sku":"FR-GD830S-12","price":35.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"FR-GD830S-24 (Fire Rated 24VDC magnet)","offer_id":57302869836151,"sku":"FR-GD830S-24","price":35.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/6698\/9679\/files\/gd830s-12vdc-24vdc-floor-mounted-fire-door-retaining-magnet.jpg?v=1784065807","url":"https:\/\/www.smartaccesssolutions.uk\/products\/gd830s-fr-gd830s-door-retaining-magnet-hold-open-fire","provider":"Smart Access Solutions Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}