The Fireco Deafgard (601-8527) is a portable fire alarm alert for deaf and hard of hearing people. It listens continuously for the building's existing fire alarm and, when it sounds, vibrates a pad placed under the pillow or mattress, flashes powerful LEDs and shows “FIRE” on its screen. It needs no installation, which makes it ideal for hotels, halls of residence and sheltered housing, and helps meet elements of the Equality Act 2010.
Key features
- Acoustic trigger: responds to the sound of the existing fire alarm (fire safety standards call for 75dB at the bed head)
- Vibrating pillow/mattress pad, flashing LEDs and “FIRE” screen message
- Portable, no installation; ready to use once switched on
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged by USB-C; can be used on mains or battery
- Integrated alarm clock for wake-up calls
- Manufactured in the UK from recyclable materials; 2-year warranty
Technical specifications
- Part number: 601-8527 (Deafgard with UK charger)
- Battery: 18650 lithium-ion, rechargeable
- Power input: USB-C, 5V, 1A, 5W
- Expected battery life: 2 to 3 days (manufacturer's data sheet)
- Casing: ABS
- Dimensions: 165mm wide x 125mm deep x 115mm overall height (casing 55mm)
- Weight: approx. 600g
- Compliance: EMC Directive, CE marked
