Peace of mind even when nobody's home...
Guardian Fire Shield (GFS) is your first line of defense against fire in your home. It will automatically activates when the room temperature rises to 57°C. It doesn’t need electricity and water. It has no false activation since it is not triggered by smoke.
Is the ABC Dry Chemical inside the Guardian Fire Shield (GFS) dangerous when inhaled?
No. The ABC Dry Chem inside the GFS is non-toxic. It is composed of 90% fire suppressant and 10% filler (ours is the finest dry extinguishing agent available). It is a slight eye and lung irritant that has terrible taste. These are minor as compared to the toxic fumes you may inhale during a house fire.
Does the Guardian Fire Shield (GFS) need batteries?
Yes, for LED pressure indicator only – this is simply to indicate that the tank is pressurized. GFS does not need battery to activate. GFS will activate when there is fire (when the room temperature reaches 57℃ or 135℉ with or without a battery as long as the tank is pressurized. The battery inside the GFS is a square 9V battery which can last several years.
Does the tank of Guardian Fire Shield (GFS) have to be inspected every year just like a fire extinguisher?
No. GFS is equipped with LED light. When the pressure inside drops, the LED light on the Guardian Fire Shield will flash, indicating that you have no protection.
In the event that the Guardian Fire Shield (GFS) “goes off”, what is the clean up like?
Clean up is done with vacuum cleaner. Unlike water, there is no damage from the non-toxic dry chemical agent used in the Guardian Fire Shield.
What is the minimum joist height required for installation?
Given the existing faceplate size and assuming a 5 1/4″ hole in the ceiling, the joist should be 8″ high. However, if the joist is 6″ the Guardian Fire Shield can still be installed, a larger hole would need to be cut and the extra space would need to be covered by some custom covering, since our faceplate wouldn’t completely hide a larger hole..
What is the ideal ceiling height for installation of Guardian Fire Shield?
The Guardian Fire Shield operates optimally when installed in 8-12 feet high ceilings. If the ceiling is higher that 12 feet the unit will not provide the same coverage, so units would need to be placed closer together in those circumstances. Think about it another way. If there is fire, the GFS dumps 5 pounds of ABC Dry Chemical on the fire, which is going to help tremendously.