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Minimax Chronicle
Minimax Overview
Water extinguishing systems

Sprinkler extinguishing systems
Sprinkler components
Minifog Water mist sprinkler systems
Water spray systems
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Gas extinguishing systems

MX 1230 Compact extinguishing systems
Inert gas fire extinguishing systems
Chemical fire extinguishing systems
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Permanent inerting
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Powder extinguishing systems
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Foam extinguishing systems
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Special solutions
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Fire detection systems

Fire detection and extinguishing control panels
Fire detectors
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Structural fire protection
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Fire extinguishers
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Fire extinguishing units and accessories
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Extinguishing water technology
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Special extinguishing equipment
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Special fire extinguishing systems
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Services
Complete fire protection management
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Adresses
Branch offices/Consulting engineers in Germany
Fire protection center in Germany
Worldwide
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MINIMAX OVERVIEW
Over 100 years experience
Minimax Chronicle
1902 The company is founded in Berlin by
Wilhelm Graaff and develops the legendary Minimax conical extinguisher.
Employees create the trademark:
minimum effort,
maximum efficiency = Minimax
1905 Minimax acquires the production center in Neuruppin.

1909 Minimax is the number 1 worldwide - with foreign
companies in Europe and the USA. Minimax conquers
the world with its products more than 300,000 devices have allready been exported to 28 countries.
1926 The first Minimax foam generators are introduced on

the market.
1945 Minimax is built up again in West Germany after the

destruction of the administration buildings in Berlin
and after expropriation of the factory in Neuruppin.
1953 In Bad Urach near Stuttgart the most up-to-date

German factory for fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing devices and extinguishing systems for fire fighting
vehicles is established.
1958 Minimax extends the factory in Bad Urach.

1959 The first universal ABC fire extinguishing powder
obtains its official approval.
1966 The SFH (Selbstttige Feuerlschanlagen GmbH) relocates its factory to Bad Oldesloe in Northern Germany.
1967 The fire protection research centre is inaugurated

with its own fire house in Bad Oldesloe.
1969 Minimax is taken over by Preussag AG and merged

with SFH.
1991 The Minimax GmbH with its head office in

Bad Oldesloe and a branch office in Bad Urach is
founded. Minimax GmbH is the leading company of
all fire protection activities of the Preussag AG.
1998 Minimax extends the fire protection research center

in Bad Oldesloe.
2001 Preussag concentrates on their basic business:

tourism. Minimax gains a new shareholder with
Barclays Private Equity Deutschland.
2002 Minimax celebrates its hundredth anniversary!

2003 Investcorp acquires Minimax. Minimax GmbH
and Minimax Holding GmbH merge into the
Minimax GmbH & Co. KG.
2005 The Minimax GmbH & Co. KG bundle their activities

in the range of the mobile fire protection in a discrete association
the Minimax Mobile Services GmbH & Co. KG.
2006 Industri Kapital acquires Minimax from Investcorp.
Fire is one of the most underestimated of all

risks. A fire can break out anywhere the important thing is how fast it can be detected and
extinguished. Although fires in Germany alone
cause millions of euros in damage every year
and the number of fire victims is increasing, this
threat is ignored by many people.
There are many good reasons for fire protection: for more than 100 years, Minimax has provided technology to prevent, detect and fight
fires in order to protect people, property and
the environment at a minimum expense and
with maximum effectiveness.
The total service provider
Decades of experience and intensive development have earned Minimax a reputation as the
problem-solver of the fire protection industry.
Minimax develops individual protective concepts for every risk. From fire extinguishers to
complex automatic extinguishing systems the
product portfolio covers all areas of fire prevention, fire detection and firefighting a Europes
only complete provider of all these services.
Minimax has two separate production locations:
in Bad Oldesloe, in Schleswig-Holstein, where
products and components for stationary fire
protection systems are manufactured; and in
Bad Urach, in Baden-Wrttemberg, which
manufactures products and components for
mobile systems.
Competence that convinces
Minimax quality is among the best worldwide.
Analysis, consulting and planning, technology
and implementation, service and training, and
malfunction signal management Minimax is
absolutely reliable in every field.
The VdS Schadenverhtung GmbH awarded
Minimax GmbH & Co. KG the highest quality
assurance certificate in accordance with
DIN EN ISO 9001 for all relevant processes,
products and services within the enterprise.
MINIMAX OVERVIEW
A Single Source
The future counts
Always a step ahead is the motto at Minimax.
In keeping with this spirit, the employees continuously receive training and the technology
is continuously being optimized. Impulses provided by daily practice, customers and our own
research center are taken seriously.
Economically valuable
The broad object-specific diversity makes
Minimax fire protection a winning factor also in
terms of economy. Since Minimax has the right
solution for every problem, there is also an optimum solution for your specific requirements.
This reduces your required planning and your
costs.
The best components are useless if they are not
properly integrated in an overall concept that
meets the individual requirements of the property to be protected. Minimax complete solutions relieve you of all responsibilities connected
with fire protection, so that you can concentrate
fully on your core competences.
Often required by law, fire protection is always
a smart decision. The installation and maintenance of fire protection facilities protects you
from the unforeseeable consequences of a fire
and is remunerated by insurance companies
with high premium rebates. So the investment
always pays off.
Global presence
Minimax with its headquarter in Bad Oldesloe,
employs about 3,200 men and women worldwide. Minimax is present at 40 locations in
Germany and has branch offices and agencies in
Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, North America, the
Near East and Middle East.
Consultation and planning
Minimax Fire Protection Center: emergency situations
With its fire protection research center, Minimax

is at the top of the European fire protection
industry. Fires and extinguishing processes
are tested in practice in the fire house in
Bad Oldesloe. Emergency situations are simulated under the severest of conditions also as
a prerequisite for the development of new processes for protecting innovative technologies
and materials.
Minimax specialists inspect the local conditions,

identify special fire protection requirements
and create a customized safety concept.
We support you through the completion of
all tasks and beyond!
Through close cooperation with all major

testing and standardization committees on both
the national and international level, Minimax
frequently contributes to the creation of new
guidelines worldwide.
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WATER EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Sprinkler system are automatic fire extinguishing system. They detect, report and extinguish
a fire that is starting, before it grows into a
large and uncontrollable blaze.
The functional principle of Minimax sprinklers
is very straightforward and safe. They are
mounted corresponding to the applicable
regulations into a network of pipes which
covers the areas to be protected in height of
the ceiling. Normally each sprinkler is sealed
and will only open when it reaches a certain
temperature. An important component of
the sealing is a glass bulb which is filled with
a liquid which will expand when heat from
a fire occurs. This robust glass bulb will only
burst when the surrounding temperature
increases approximately 30 C above the normal maximum room temperature due to the
effects of a developing fire. In this way the
pressurized extinguishing water which is free
to flow out of the piping network onto the
sprinklers spray deflector to be distributed
evenly on the fire.
At the same time the flow of water created in
the pipes triggers the connected alarm systems.
Types of systems
Wet pipe system
The wet pipe system is the most common type
of sprinkler system. In this type of system, the
sprinkler pipe network is completely filled with
pressurized water.
Dry pipe system
The dry pipe system is designed especially
for areas subject to the danger of frost.
The sprinkler pipe network is not filled with
water in the critical areas, but rather with
compressed air, past the dry alarm valve.
Pre-Action dry pipe system
The pilot operated dry system is a combination
of a fire detection system and a sprinkler system.
A sprinkler in use
When the fire has been put out, the opened

sprinklers are exchanged for new ones, and the
system is once again ready for operation.
It is used in areas where accidental leakage of

water e.g. resulting from mechanical damage
to a sprinkler must be avoided at all costs, as
in areas with expensive electronic equipment.
Systems with foam additives
Sprinkler systems in special risk areas, such
as large quantities of synthetic materials,
require that foam compounds be added to
the extinguishing water. The addition of foam
is possible with both wet and dry systems.
Areas of application
Warehouses, industrial firms, production halls,
storage rooms, high-bay warehouses, hotels,
fair pavilions, shopping centers, home improvement stores, supermarkets, office buildings, etc.
Sprinkler
Sprinklers are available at a range of release

temperatures and response sensitivities. The
area protected by a sprinkler ranges from 9 to
21 m2. The sprinkler type - which can be recognised by the deflector - is selected according
to where it is to be fitted. Consistenty high
quality is guaranteed during manufacture on a
dedicated, computer controlled production line.
Special versions
Sprinkler 21 the new generation
Varying risks and unique features of construction call for specially adapted solutions. For this
reason, a wide range of sprinklers are available,
differing in their release temperature, their response sensitivity, the discharge of water and
the spray pattern, and even in the material and
finish. For example:
Minimax Extended
Coverage Wall Sprinkler
The Minimax extended coverage wall sprinkler, approved
by VdS, was specially developed for the protection of
areas where the construction
of the building prevents the
sprinkler pipework from being placed under the
ceiling or hidden by a suspended ceiling.
These sprinklers are suitable for all areas of
fire risk class OH 1 according to VdS CEA 4001
sprinkler directive.
hotels, hospitals, office buildings, etc.
Minimax Stainless steel sprinklers

and nozzles
These VdS approved Minimax sprinklers and
nozzles are made entirely of stainless steel
and are especially suitable for areas with high
temperatures and an aggressive atmosphere.
film, photo, paint and food industries, laundry
detergent and plastics industries, paper and
wood-processing industries, galvanizing plants,
refuse bins, etc.
Preaction sprinklers
The VdS approved Minimax
preaction sprinklers further
reduce the already low
possibility of spurious release for example as a
result of accidental damage
to a sprinkler. Because both
sprinklers of this model must
open before extinguishing
water is released. This makes the system ideal
for small areas with individual sensitive devices
requiring protection.
Computer rooms, test stands, cash rooms, etc.
Sprinkler components
Special accessories
Minimax TX tapping sleeves were developed
and introduced for making modifications and
supplements to the pipe network of existing
sprinkler systems. A sprinkler sleeve in various
nominal sizes is available for retrofitting of
sprinklers.
Exhauster valve
Since the effectiveness of a dry system can be
seriously jeopardized by the delayed release
of water, the installation of a exhauster valve
is highly recommended. In addition to the improved design, the SEVMX exhauster valve is
also considerably smaller in size.
Direct connections
The direct connection of a sprinkler system to
the drinking water network lowers investment
costs, minimizes installation costs and saves
space. The separating station eliminates the
need for not only water supply tanks, but also
for a pump system with additional power requirements via a network or diesel generator.
Town water connection
The Minimax DiMX town water connection
makes it possible to connect sprinkler systems
and fog extinguishing sprinkler systems directly
to the drinking water network as an inexhaustible water source.
Town water connection
Environmental protection
and corrosion protection
The Minimax powder-coating process, which
eliminates the need for final on-site treatment,
considerably reduces the time required for
installation. All RAL colors (also metallic) are
available; UV-proof on request.
Powder coating of pipes
Minifog
Minifog is suitable for various applications,
whether for protection of rooms or of objects.
Minifog extinguishing technology features
extremely efficient exploitation of the physical
properties of water. The extinguishing water is
applied through special nozzles or sprinklers as
a water mist system so that the total surface
area of the extinguishing water is multiplied
many times by fine droplet formation. The water entrains the heat from the fire particularly
efficiently and so the base of the fire and its
surroundings are immediately cooled effectively. Also evaporation of the extinguishing water
in the fire captures a great deal of additional
Minifog Application
Minifog EconAqua
Minifog EconAqua water mist sprinkler systems
use innovative low-pressure water mist technologyto offer a particulary efficient building
protection for risks as defined in accordance
with VdS CEA 4001.
Minifog EconAqua uses up to 85 percent less
water in comparison with a conventional sprinkler system!
Offices and administration buildings, hotels,
hospitals and nursing homes, restaurants, underground car parks and parking houses, etc.
latent heat and at the same time the steam

produced impedes the supply of oxygen to the
base of the fire: The reduction of the oxygen
concentration in the immediate vicinity of the
flame zone results in an additional smothering
effect. The arrangement of the nozzles and the
optimal droplet formation mean that the base
of the fire is still reached even if there are inhibiting factors such as thermal currents or air
movement.
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Minifog ObjectProtect
If objects are to be protected whereby rapid
spreading of the fire can be expected, Minifog
ObjectProtect is available. Electronic alarms are
mostly provided for quick and reliable detection of the fire.
Gas and steam turbines, large/industrial fryers,
hydraulic machinery, cable ducts, paint spray
facilities, engine test rigs, machine tools, etc.
Minifog Solutions
Special customer requirements also need special
solutions. Minimax has therefore developed a
series of Minifog protection concepts that are
especially suited to various specific applications.
Minifog PressProtect
When manufacturing wood-fibreboard using
continuous presses or stage presses, production
conditions entail increased fire hazards. By
using Minifog PressProtect Minimax offers a
concept based on modern low-pressure water
mist system technology, this type of protection
having already been installed for more than
100 presses worldwide.
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Minifog marine
Ships and other offshore facilities, such as
drilling platforms, require an uncommonly
high degree of protection due to the conditions
they are exposed to at sea. Minifog marine

Water spray systems
provides this in the form of protection concepts

which have been developed and approved in
accordance with the safety directives of national and international classification societies as
well as the IMO and SOLAS codes.
Minifog Special Solutions
Besides the solutions mentioned for special customer requirements, Minimax can offer further
protection concepts Minifog Special Solutions
developed on the basis of Minifog water mist
system technology and tailored to the specific
field of application.
Examples of such are Minifog installations for
automatic parking systems, wind energy systems and railway vehicles.
Water spray systems

Water spray systems function the same as
sprinkler systems; however, they are equipped
with open extinguishing nozzles and distribute
large amounts of water over the entire protected area in case of fire. They are used for
protecting buildings and for cooling especially
heat-sensitive, highly flammable objects wherever fires can be expected to spread extremely
fast. If there is a danger of fire, the FSX spray
station, which is activated electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically, controls the extinguishing system and signals the necessary
alarms.
ferries, mineral oil and gas tanks, filling stations

for flammable liquids, etc.
Refuse bins, waste incineration systems,
chip silos, conveyor systems, airplane hangars,
theater stages, power plants, transformers,
cable ducts, turbines, automobile decks of
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GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
MX 1230 fire extinguishing systems
MX 1230 fire extinguishing system

Thanks to its rapid and even distribution of extinguishing agent the Minimax fire extinguishing
system MX 1230 with the extinguishing agent
Novec 1230 from 3M provides a solution
which offers many advantages for the protection of electrical and electronic risks.
It is space-saving, is environmentally-friendly and
guarantees a high level of safety for persons.
The unique feature of
the Novec 1230 extinguishing agent: it can be
stored at room temperature as compactly as
water yet extinguishes
as a gas with a homogenous distribution
throughout the whole
extinguishing area and
does not leave any residue. Every MX 1230 fire extinguishing system
is individually designed. Each systems nozzle
bores and container filling volumes are the
results of an object-specific design calculation
and hallmark a system which is optimised down
to the smallest detail.
MX 1230 compact fire extinguishing system

Install, connect and its ready to extinguish
The MX 1230 compact fire extinguishing system
is the compact version for smaller and mediumsize rooms.
The special advantage of the MX 1230 compact
fire extinguishing system: the control centre,
supply of extinguishing agent and if desired extinguishing nozzle, alarm horn and flashing light
all combined in a single unit in one cabinet. This
means that the system can be set up in your protected room in a way which saves space and with
a minimum assembly and installation effort.
The Minimax MX 1230 compact fire extinguishing system with the Novec 1230 extinguishing
agent from 3M protects data processing and
electronic control systems round the clock
reliably and automatically. The compact fire
extinguishing system automatically identifies a
fire risk at an early stage, automatically interrupts the power supply and extinguishes the
fire, rapidly and without leaving any residue.
Electrical and electronic
risks, e.g. computer
areas, telecommunications installations, computer and server rooms,
control rooms and control centres, medical and
laboratory installations
and similar applications.
Novec extinguishing agent

The Novec 1230 extinguishing agent from
3M is environmentally-friendly and guarantees the safety of persons. Compared with the
chemical extinguishing agents used up till now
Novec 1230 has the lowest global warming
potential, the shortest atmospheric lifetime and
has absolutely no effect on the ozone layer.
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Novec 1230 is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive and causes no damage to sensitive components or leaves residues on them.
It is colourless and almost odourless and is a
liquid at room temperatures. The molecules
are composed of carbon, fluorine and oxygen.
The extinguishing effect is based on binding
the heat energy in the flames, interrupting the
combustion reaction.
Argotec system
Argotec fire extinguishing systems are gas
extinguishhing systems that use natural inert
gases. These systems are used especially when
incipient fires need to be extinguished quickly
and without subsequent damage from extinguishing agents or residue.
With Argotec fire extinguishing systems, the
extinguishing process is initiated automatically
by fire detection and control systems, but can
also be activated manually. After expiration of
the pre-warning time, the extinguishing process
begins.
CO2 extinguishing nozzle in operation
Extinguishants
Minimax novelty: new Argotec Liquid Argon (LAR) technology
At the same time, any ventilators and air conditioning systems can be switched off and the
ventilation flaps and doors can be closed in
order to prevent the penetration of oxygen and
the escape of extinguishing gas.
The inert gases used for extinguishing are taken
from the ambient air.
The extinguishing effect is based on suffocation,
which is caused by displacement of the oxygen
in the air below the threshold value required
for combustion.
Argotec fire extinguishing systems are ideal
for areas with flammable liquids and other
substances with similar burning properties, in
addition to areas with high-quality systems and
facilities or objects of value, which could be
damaged by the use of other extinguishing
agents.
Equipped with the inert gas argon (Ar) or nitrogen (N2) as an extinguishing agent, Argotec fire
extinguishing systems are recommended due
to their non-residual and human-compatible
non-toxicity for areas with high-quality electric
or electronic components where human presence
is required.
With carbon dioxide (CO2), Argotec fire extinguishing systems are used for the protection of
rooms and free-standing, non-enclosed objects
(e.g. machines). The pressurized liquid carbon
dioxide in the discharge area forms a thick
extinguishing cloud, which can be directed
precisely by means of corresponding nozzles.
Paint and lacquer production and processing,
hazardous substances warehouses, painting
and powder-coating booths, hydraulic systems,
filters, printing presses, foamed material, computer facilities, archives, cable floors, switching
and control systems, turbines, transformers,
metal processing, machine tools, textile machines, warehouses for art objects, etc.
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Engineering and design
The systems are classified based on the type
extinguishant storage, i.e. liquid (Ar, CO2) or
gaseous (Ar, N2) storage in high-pressure steel
bottles or low-pressure containers.
Extinguishant storage in
high-pressure steel cylinders
Extinguishant is stored in high-pressure steel
cylinders in the vicinity of the protected area. In
special frames with individual hanging devices,
the bottles are combined into an individually
dimensioned
extinguishant
unit. This enables surprisingly
large extinguishant supplies in a very
small area, easy
adaptation to
changing extinguishing sections and fast
replacement of
the extinguishing tanks after
Extinguishant storage
a fire.
Extinguishant storage
in low-pressure vessels
For storing large quantities (CO2 3,000 kg or
more, Argon 5,000 kg or more) it is recommended for reasons of economy to use
chilled extinguishant (CO2 approx. 20 C, Ar
approx. 143 C) in low-pressure vessels with
combined re-condensers.
Nozzles and pipe network
The size of the pipe
network and the
arrangement of the
extinguishing nozzles depends on the
type of fire risk. For
room protection
systems, the extinguishing nozzles are
distributed evenly
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Extinguishing nozzle for

local application
throughout the entire extinguishing area on

the ceiling, in high building areas in several
levels, if necessary.
For facility protection systems, the nozzles are
aimed directly at individual objects or high-risk
installations.
Personal protection systems
Employers liability insurance associations and
the VdS require special measures for risks involving danger to persons. The extinguishing
gas does not flow into the extinguishing area
until an acoustic alarm has sounded and an
appropriate pre-warning time, which can be
individually configured, has elapsed.
Compact extinguishing systems

for the protection of equipment
In Minimax compact extinguishing systems, all
operating components are protected in a cabinet from dust, moisture and mechanical damage
as a compact functional unit, consisting of extinguishant supply, activation and distribution devices and the fire detection and control panel.
The Minimax compact extinguishing system can be placed
in the immediate vicinity of
the object to be protected
and can quickly be connected
with the cable and pipe network via standard connections. If requirements change,
the unit can easily be moved
to another location. The high
degree of pre-fabrication and
the simple and fast installation make the Minimax compact extinguishing system an
interesting alternative to
conventional systems, also
in terms of economy.

The fire detection and control panel integrated
in the compact extinguishing system is fully programmable. This enables time-saving, on-site
configuration for specific projects.
If required, several decentrally located compact extinguishing systems can be networked
with a master system, so that the operability
of all systems can be monitored from a central
location.

The MX-200 chemical fire extinguishing system
is effective and environmentally friendly. The
MX-200 system with FM-200 build on powerful
extinguishing concepts for protecting valuable
and critical materials. They combine high extinguishing effectiveness with short discharge
times, no-residue extinguishing, personal safety
and low storage volume.
As soon as fire detectors detect a fire, an alarm
is signaled via the central fire detection and
extinguishing control panel. Afterwards, the
extinguishing agent tank is opened electrically
and the extinguishing agent, which is still liquid
at this point, flows through the extinguishing
nozzles, where it vaporizes and spreads through
the room in gaseous form. If necessary, further
tanks are opened pneumatically by the master
tank.
The MX-200 fire extinguishing system consist of
the extinguishant supply in steel bottles that
are connected with a pipe network, on which
special nozzles are mounted that do not allow
the extinguishant to vaporize until it reaches
the nozzles.
The extinguishant
FM-200 has an ODP value of 0, which means
that it does not break down stratospheric
ozone.
The extinguishing effect of FM-200 is based on
heat absorption in the flame and is therefore
based on physical cooling and, to a small degree,
chemical intervention in the flame reaction.
Computer rooms, telecommunications facilities,
archives, control rooms, switch rooms, libraries,
museums, art galleries, medical facilities, ships,
etc.
Due to the low pressure of 25 or 42 bar the

extinguishant supply of the chemical fire
extinguishing systems must be located in
the immediate vicinity of the object under
protection.
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PERMANENT INERTING
Permanent inerting
Permatec system
Active fire prevention
with the Permatec system
The principle of permanent inerting is to permanently lower the oxygen concentration of
the air so that fire cannot break out in the first
place.
The Permatec fire prevention system offers
optimum fire protection when the areas to be
protected are not frequented by people and
have a relatively high density for reasons of
energy, climate or safety technology.
In such areas the best possible fire protection is
the Permatec system: active fire prevention
The nitrogen for reducing the oxygen is produced economically by a nitrogen generator
directly in the Permatec fire prevention system. The monitoring and control unit of the
Permatec fire prevention system constantly controls the oxygen content of the air.
The Permatec system consists of a nitrogen
generator and a monitoring and control unit.
In the nitrogen generator air is sucked in, compressed and separated via a diaphragm into the
components of oxygen, argon and nitrogen.
While the nitrogen is used for inerting the
protected room, the other components are
released into the atmosphere.
Due to the controlled supply of nitrogen, the

Permatec fire prevention system keeps the
oxygen content of the air in the protected air
at a reduced level. The nitrogen displaces the
calculated proportion of oxygen, resulting in a
fire-proof atmosphere.
Cold storage depots, hazardous substance and
high-bay warehouses with automatic loading,
vaults, server and computer rooms, telecommunication systems, distributing centers, showcases, ships storage rooms, silos, mixing plants,
etc.
Permatec system
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POWDER EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Powder extinguishing systems

Powder extinguishing systems are permanently
installed fire extinguishing systems for protecting rooms and objects. The extinguishing powders are used for fires involving solid, liquid and
gaseous materials and for metal fires, i.e. for
fire classes A, B, C and D.
Extiguishants
Extinguishing powders are highly efficient and
fast-acting extinguishing agents. The sudden
three-dimension extinguishing effect of the
powder clouds is due to the smothering effect
and the anti-catalytic effect, a chemical intervention in the combustion process.
Extinguishing powders consist essentially of
non-toxic inorganic salts, which are mixed with
impregnation and pouring agents.
Chemical plants, tank farms, compressor and
pump stations, transfer stations for oil and gas,
gas burner stations in boiler systems, oil tanks
in basements, rolling mills, test stands, hydraulic systems, airplane hangars, LNG, LPG and
chemical tankers, lab rooms and facilities,
special waste plants, etc.
Control panel and storage vessel of a powder extinguishing system
Types of systems
Large-scale powder extinguishing systems
If several rooms and objects are to be protected by powder extinguishing systems, one
central powder supply in pressure-proof steel
tanks is recommended for all areas to be protected. Up to 4,000 kg of powder can be
stored in one such tank.
Small-scale powder extinguishing systems
Small-scale extinguishing systems are recommended for objects requiring limited protection. Such powder extinguishing systems have
been standardized in design and size for a
number of similar objects, which minimizes
the cost. Preferred areas of application are
exhauster hoods, exhaust air ducts, lab experiment facilities, etc.
A powder extinguishing system in action
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FOAM EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Foam extinguishing systems

Foam extinguishing systems, like sprinkler systems, are permanently installed fire extinguishing systems. They are used for fires involving
solid and liquid materials of fire classes A and B
and to a limited degree for fires involving
gaseous materials of fire class C. To create the
foam, a constant percentage quantity of foam
compound is added to the water by means of
admixing devices. The resulting water/foam
mixture is then foamed with air in downstream
foam generators.
Extinguishant
Extinguishing foam is a highly effective
extinguishing agent consisting of water, fire
extinguishing foam (concentrate) and air. The
amount of air defines the type of foam and its
properties. Extinguishing foam takes advantage
of different extinguishing effects and modifies
their properties:
cooling, smothering, separating, covering,
damming and displacing. Singly or together
they ensure fast extinguishing.
Components
Low expansion foam nozzles
Foam/water nozzles and sprinklers were developed especially for room and object protection
systems for fighting fires involving solid or
liquid or liquefying materials of fire classes A
and B. They can be used not only in foam extinguishing systems, but also in sprinkler, spray and
semi-stationary extinguishing systems, in which
foam concentrations are added.
Foam/water sprinkler
Foam/water nozzle
Foam/water monitors
Foam/water monitors are used primarily for
fighting fires from a safe distance and for
preventive cooling of objects. The MX 2000
foam/water monitor, depending on the model,
can be directed at its target either manually or
electrically, or hydraulically by means of remote
control. It can optionally be equipped with a
water spout for use only with water or with a
foam/water spout and multi-purpose nozzles
for alternating use with foam and water.
Water pollution control with
foam extinguishing systems
Foam extinguishing agents are substances that
are harmful to water and can pollute streams
and lakes if used incorrectly. Handling such substances requires special professional competence.
Minimax is an acknowledged expert in this field
in accordance with 19I of the water resources
law (WHG).
Production and repair operations, tank farms,
refineries, airport facilities, laboratories, chemical
industry, large parking houses, waste incineration
plants, helicopter landing decks, etc.
Low expansion foam pipe/

foam pot or manifold
Low expansion foam pipes are used for protecting storage tanks with flammable liquids
and for foaming of collecting tanks. The foam
manifolds provide for gentle application of the
foam. With fixed roof tanks, the foam pot with
a rupture disk guarantees the exclusion of gas
between the tank and the open extinguishing
system.
Transfer station protected with
foam/water nozzle
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Refinery protected with a foam

extinguishing system
SPECIAL SOLUTIONS
Special fire protection systems

Minimax develops individual protective concepts
for every risk.
Exemplary fire protection concepts:
Small extinguishing systems
for protecting kitchens
In high-tech kitchens,
where deep fat fryers,
special baking appliances,
tilting-type frying pans,
broilers and grills are in
use, spontaneous fires
must be expected. The
use of an automatic kitchen object protection
system is recommended
here. Such a system
guarantees that the fire
will be extinguished immediately, keeping subsequent damages to a minimum and with
almost no effect on the kitchen operations.
Large-scale kitchens and industrial kitchens etc.
ple, filters and bunkers are protected from

smoldering fires or dust explosions by registered
sources of ignition.
Wood and chipboard processing, textile processing, clothing industry, fodder/food/luxury
food industry, chemical and plastics processing
industry, etc.
Fire protection for painting plants

Modern painting processes use high voltage
painting pistols with an operating voltage of up
to 80,000 volts.
This results in new types of fire risks, which can
be dealt with only by means of more efficient
extinguishing systems. Therefore, special extinguishing systems were developed to use flame
detectors that detect and extinguish sudden
flames from high voltage arcing.
The extinguishing agent argon, nitrogen or
CO2 is directed immediately at the source of
the fire directly through the paint/air ducts of
Spark extinguishing systems

Spark extinguishing systems detect and extinguish fires or ember pockets directly in pneumatic suction and conveyance facilities for dust,
chips or other flammable fragments. For exam-
Painting plant booth with fire protection
the spray pistols. Customized detection and

extinguishing systems are available for all areas
of modern surface engineering.
Electrostatic powder and wet painting systems,
including drying and recovery systems, etc.
Spark extinguishing system in the wood industry
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FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Fire detection systems

Fire detection systems are essential components
of a responsible safety management concept.
Each object and each area of use holds special
risks and requirements. Minimax provides for
the optimum detection of fires and the perfect
interplay with all other components of the
safety concept.
Minimax fire detection systems detect fire
dangers and incipient fires around the clock.
They warn persons who may be in danger,
alarm the fire department and provide relevant
information to the responsible parties.
Components
Minimax fire detection systems consist of
fire detectors
fire detection control panel
Alarm signals
control units
Fire detection control panels

Minimax fire detection technology
encompasses both
conventional microprocessor-controlled
central control panels
with linear technology
and also central control panels with ring
bus technology for
networked systems.
From the compact
small control panel to the extensive large-scale
central control panel, all expansion stages are
available. Minimax also provides diverse standard and special sensors.
In addition to the use of conventional pushbutton alarms for manual alarm signals, inductive automatic detectors are available as standard, smoke and heat detectors. If required,
highly sensitive self-suction smoke detectors can
be used, in addition to linear smoke and heat
detectors. We also offer a wide range of special
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The FMZ 5000 offers many flexibility
infrared detectors with intelligent alarm analysis

functions the measuring sensitivity increases
with the intensity of the fire. For the monitoring and control of extinguishing systems,
special SUX modules can detect incorrect operating conditions of system elements. But this
does not exhaust the range of Minimax system
components. Other solutions are also available.
Fire detectors and special detectors

Standard fire detectors
Minimax offers various models of automatic
fire detectors for the detection of different
magnitudes of fire and with different response
characteristics. In certain cases, combined monitoring is the most effective protection.
Optical smoke detectors
These detectors react to the diffused light
caused by smoke aerosols and react especially
well to visible smoke. They are the ideal solution
if primarily cold smoke is to be expected when
a fire breaks out, as in smoldering fires.
Maximum/Rate-of-Rise/Heat Detectors
These heat detectors react to a maximum
temperature or a defined temperature or a
defined increase in temperature within a certain
time period. They are installed where smoke
detectors cannot be used due to outward
circumstances, such as in hotel kitchens and
workshops.
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Fire detectors
measuring chamber systems and are equipped
with active suction devices. Such active detectors suck in air samples via a number of suction
points and send these samples via pipes to the
multi-function measuring chamber for analysis,
which enables early detection of a fire.
Bypass detectors
Exhaust air and air conditioning ducts with
increased air speeds can be monitored with
bypass detectors. Air samples from the ducts
to be controlled are continuously sent via a
bypass pipe to the smoke detector in the
bypass chamber.
HELIOS suction smoke detector
These detectors detect miniscule smoke particles,

both visible and invisible. They are used when
smoldering or open flames are to be expected
relatively soon after a fire breaks out.
The multisensor HELIOS suction smoke detector

enables the extremely early detection of volatile
fire aerosols at a central location, for example
in the air ducts of the air conditioning system.
The measuring chamber system consists of a
special optical configuration, which analyzes
the continuous air samples for miniscule smoke
particles by means of high-power laser light.
Spark and flame detectors
Alarm Signals
These detectors react to the optical radiation

and select only narrow bands of the analyzable
light spectrum for detection. They are installed
when open flames are expected to spread very
quickly.
Choosing the right alarm can be decisive for

a successful rescue and for timely firefighting.
Acoustic alarms emit an unmistakable sound
(DIN tone) and visual blinking or flashing
signals, or a warning panel.
Different detectors for different fire risks
Ionization smoke detectors
Special detectors
Gas detection technology
Multi-function detectors
In halls and rooms with high ceilings in which
materials are stored that in case of a smoldering fire have a low thermal development, the
smoke would reach the smoke detectors very
slowly, since they are very high up. Another
difficult area for detecting fires is in hard-toaccess cable ducts or in switch cabinets and
computer cabinets. For such cases, multi-function detectors are available, which react to
different fire magnitudes due to combined
In this field Minimax has a competent partner

MSA Auer GmbH the professional when it
comes to safety and gas detection technology.
By bundling competences, Minimax offers fire
protection and gas warning technology from
one source.
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STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION
Structural fire protection

Fire seeks out hidden shortcuts.
Cables, pipes, supply shafts and ducts, coverings
and joints are ideal areas for fire to spread
quickly. Every duct even through fire-proof
walls, ceilings and floors can easily become a
safety breach. Structural fire protection is therefore an essential part of fire prevention. It helps
to prevent and limit fires and to secure escape
and rescue paths in the event of a fire. Minimax
provides for the compliance with structural fire
prevention regulations. All Minimax systems
are tested and approved in accordance with
DIN 4102 and conform to the state of the art.
Preventive fire protection must be designed
to keep damages to a minimum in the event of
a fire. As with all technical facilities, the operability of structural fire protection installations
of all types must be ensured and they must be
maintained in proper working order. In the event
of modifications or retrofitting of pipe or cable
lines, the structural fire protection separating
elements must be serviced accordingly.
Cable fire stops
If cable ducts are not fire proof and flue gas
proof, fires can spread quickly. The fire-retarding sealing of cable ducts limits a fire to the
immediate area of origin, so that it cannot
spread to adjoining areas. These seals can be
retrofitted.
Cable coatings
Electric cableways present an especially high
risk in the event of a fire. Burning cable insulations enable fast spreading of fires along
the cables and also release toxic and corrosive
gases. Special protective coatings protect the cable strands to prevent fires
from both internal influences, such as a
short circuit, and the external impact
from a fire. These coatings are applied
after installation of the cables.
Fire protection coating
Wood and steel are widely used and
highly versatile construction materials.
For the protection of these materials
we provide coatings that do not restrict
the design possibilities of wood and
steel constructions.
Panel seal
KBS Steelcoat is an intumescent coating,

which gives steel constructions added
stability also in fires and is available in
two types for indoor and outdoor use.
KBS Woodcoat is a fire protection coating that is applied by brush, roller or
sprayer and can be used either in clear
(transparent) or pigmented (white)
form.
Pipe sleeves KBS Pipe seals
Pipe fire stops

Pipes that lead through walls and ceilings enable the fast and uncontrollable
spreading of fires. The fire-retardant
sealing of pipes provides a fire proof
KBS Coating
and flue gas proof barrier. The pipe
sleeves with a fire protection mass are retrofitted on both sides of the pipe where it leads
through the wall or ceiling.
Fire protection cladding
Special fire protection panels can be used for
the fast and economical fireproofing of electric
installations, ventilation ducts and steel constructions. They not only prevent a fire from
spreading, but also ensure the operability of
critical equipment.
Fire protection joints
Joints are weak points in walls and ceilings.
Special permanently elastic fire protection
joints provide reliable protection against joints
burning through and ensure that walls and
ceilings remain fireproof in the event of a fire.
Cushion fire stop
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Combination fire stop
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing units and
wall hydrants are intended for the very first
offensive against the fire. They must be installed
where they will be needed in the event of a
fire in addition to being highly visible and
easily accessible. It is also extremely important
that this equipment be used strategically for
putting out the fire. The training of employees
in the use of fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing units and wall hydrants at the workplace is
not only necessary but also makes sense.
Everything under control
with the One Hand Control
When there is a fire,
every second counts.
Every movement must
be perfectly coordinated in order to
effectively fight the
fire in the beginning
stages. In order to
prevent operating
errors, the Workplace
Regulation (ASR 137 1
and 2, number 6.1)
recommends that all fire extinguishers within a
plant be equipped with the same control devices.
Therefore, it is a good idea to consider using
only fire extinguishers with the same controls,
even if they are designed for different types of
fires. That is why Minimax fire extinguishers are
equipped with the standardized one-hand control. The compact unit consists of a carrying
handle, an operating lever and a safety catch.
Pull out securing

ring/safety device
Press down trigger

lever and release
it. Aim the nozzle
at the base of fire
and press down
the trigger lever
Carrying handle
Pressure lever
(trigger)
Securing ring
Screw
cap
Spindle
Sealing screw
of CO2 cartridge
CO2 cartridge
(propellant agent)
Tandem pipe
Extinguishing
agent container
(cylinder)
Extinguishing
hose
Handle
grip
Spray
nozzle
Not all fires are the same

Fires are classified in five fire classes based on the
type of flammable material. Minimax provides
the right fire extinguishing equipment with the
right extinguishant for every type of fire:
Fire class A Fires involving solid

materials: wood, paper, straw, coal,
textiles, etc.
Fire class B Fires involving liquid or

liquefying materials: gasoline, oils,
grease, paint, resins, wax, tar, ether,
alcohols, plastics, etc.
Fire class C Fires involving gases:

methane, propane, hydrogen,
acetylene, natural gas, etc.
Fire class D Fires involving metals:

aluminum, magnesium, lithium,
sodium, potassium, etc. and
corresponding alloys.
Fire class F Fires involving cooking oils

or fat.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguishers
Minimax legendary Minimax cornet bag
it means now over 100 years experience.
The fire extinguishers are approved in accordance with the European standard DIN EN 3
and are CE inspected.
Some extinguisher models were also tested by
Minimax according to other standards, such as
the British Standard (BSI) and the German
ship safety authority (See-Berufsgenossenschaft
Directive 96/98/EG); in addition, our extinguishers
are TV certified and bear the GS mark of
tested safety.
Special extinguishers for special applications
can be produced on request without approval
according to DIN EN 3.
Water fire extinguishers
Water fire extinguisher
The extinguishing effect of

water on ember-forming
materials of fire class A is
based on its heat-binding
ability. The cooling effect
disrupts the conditions for
the thermal reaction and
prevents further processes
in the flammable materials,
so that the supply of flammable gases and vapors is
stopped.
Minifog mobile water mist fire extinguisher
Compared with conventional jet of extinguishing water the fine mist of extinguishing agent
means that the surface area of water is multiplied many times. The fire is put out as a result
of the intensive cooling effect. In addition the
water mist vaporises in the heat of the fire.
This reduces the concentration of oxygen in the
vicinity of the flame; the additional smothering
effect results in a particularly efficient form of
extinguishing. The small quantities of minerals
added to the extinguishing water form an effective barrier preventing embers from leading
to a re-ignition of the fire.
Extinguishant volume: 3, 6 or 9 l
Powder fire extinguishers
The effect of the extinguishing powder (MULTI-TROXIN)
on ember-forming, liquid or
liquefying and gaseous
materials of fire classes A, B
and C is based on the anticatalytic effect. The intervention of the powder particles in the reaction process
of the combustion causes a
chain termination reaction.
Extinguishant volume: 2, 6 or 9 l
Minifog mobile water mist fire extinguisher
In contrast to conventional water- or powder
extinguishers the fine spray nozzle on the
Minifog mobile has a much lower throughput
of extinguishing agent. For example a 6 litre
water mist extinguisher can reach the extraordinarily long operating time of more than
two minutes. In comparison: conventional 6
litre water extinguishers last a maximum of one
minute, powder extinguishers only around half
a minute. Despite the fine mist the Minimax
water mist extinguisher extinguishes from a
safe distance, effectively and precisely.
The formation of melt coating on ember-forming materials also causes the extinguishing powder to
exert a barrier effect. This prevents the diffusion
of oxygen from the air into the source of the fire
and keeps the immediate area of the fire from
heating up, thus preventing backflashes. Special
extinguishing powders are available for metal
fires of fire class D (META-TROXIN), and BC powders in a foam-compatible (COMBI-TROXIN) and
non-foam-compatible (NOVO-TROXIN) version
for fire classes B and C.
Powder fire extinguisher
Extinguishant volume: 2, 6, 9 or 12 kg
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers
Foam fire extinguishers
The foam water mixture AFFF extinguishes very
effectively and nearly residue-free because of its
strong net effect. In many cases AFFF is a good
alternative to powder extinguishers because it
does not produce an extinguishant cloud impeding the visibility.
In fire classification A the combination of cooling
and barrier effect is extinguishing: the water
lowers the temperature below the inflammation
point and during evaporation a coat of salt crystals builds up and prevents
the fire from flaring up
again. In case of fire classification B a very thin sliding
film is formed on the burning liquid, which immediately spreads over the whole
surface and prevents the
oxygen supply. The fire is
suffocated and reinflammations are reliably prevented.
Our AFFF foam is a thin,
creeping and fast flowing
foam. These characteristics make the foam especially suitable for difficultly accessible areas
where a lot of material is stored.
Minimaxol is an adhesive, covering, stable

foam, which is not seeping away, being especially suitable for burning liquids and surface
fires. With its good covering characteristics it
is recommended for areas containing different
substances.The Minimaxol fire extinguisher is
even available as frost-proof version up to
30 C.
Extinguishant volume: 6 or 9 l
CO2 fire extinguishers
The extinguishing gas carbon dioxide (CO2) functions
in connection with extinguishing spray heads with
liquid or melting materials
of fire class B through the
smothering effect. CO2
extinguishes with no residue
at all, and is non electrically
conductive.
Extinguishant
volume: 2 or 5 kg
Foam fire extinguishers
Extinguishant volume: 6 or 9 l
Minimaxol Fire extinguishers
With its very effective additives the foam water
mixture of the Minimaxol fire extinguisher aims
at success because unlike powder extinguishers it does not produce an extinguishant cloud
impeding the visibility. With its high rating
Minimaxol is an effective and nearly residuefree alternative to the powder extinguisher in
fire classification A and B. In fire classification A
the combination of cooling and barrier effect is
used: the water lowers the temperature below
the inflammation point and during evaporation
a coat of salt crystals builds up and prevents the
fire from flaring up again. In fire classification B
a sliding film and a foam layer stop the oxygen
supply and prevent reinflammations and the
occurrence of toxic vapours.
CO2 fire extinguisher
Minimax fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers with patented CO2 overcharge

In the Minimax fire extinguishers with a
patented carbon dioxide overcharge, the
propellant is distributed in the form of fine
droplets through a perforated pipe into the
extinguishing liquid, where it is thoroughly
mixed. A similarly high operating pressure can
be achieved at nearly any operating temperature including very low temperatures. There
is no separation.
This produces an even and optimum flow
of extinguishant with a constant and very
effective extinguishing effect.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHING UNITS

Fire extinguishing units, due to their size and
weight, are mounted on a chassis with two
large disk wheels with solid rubber tires.
Fire extinguishing units
with a capacity of 50 kg
can be adapted to a
wide variety of requirements by using different extinguishing
powders
Foam/water extinguishing units with their
stainless steel tanks
are limited to a capacity of 50 liters of extinFoam fire extinguishing unit
guishant. The extinguishants Minimaxol and AFFF are available for
these units.
The fire extinguishing units
with the extinguishant CO2
are designed for 10, 20, 30
and 60 kg.
Additional fire extinguishing units, such as trailers
with CO2 bottles (C 120,
C 240), powder fire extinguishing units with a
250 kg extinguishant capacity, or foam/water cannons are also available.
With the HDL 250, it is also possible to add

foam agents.
This unit is available in many different configurations, also for use in extinguishing vehicles.
Escape and rescue concepts
Under certain prerequisites supervising authorities, industrial injuries insurers and property
insurers request the provision of permanently
updated emergency documents within the scope
of the individual organisation of personal and
object safety.
In case of fire everything must go quickly. Only
people who are prepared for emergency can
react professionally and thus, avoid a larger
damage. In such a situation good tactics require
that the task forces of fire brigade and technical
services can rely on exact schedules and organisation plans. They inform about the structural,
spatial, technical, staff and organisational prerequisites without a delay. Minimax provides
complete escape and rescue concepts.
Fire protection equipment/
fire protection accessories
CO2 fire extinguishing unit
High-pressure extinguishing
The ultra-fine atomization technology of the
Minimax high-pressure fire extinguishing unit
HDL 250 enables extremely short extinguishing
times with immediate extinguishing success,
since the ultra-fine atomization under high
pressure multiplies the water surface. This makes
optimum use of the heat-binding capability and
cooling effect. In addition, water vapor prevents
the supply of oxygen to the fire source, thus
reducing the oxygen concentration, which results in suffocation of the fire. Even fires with
strong glowing embers can be easily extin-
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guished. The low water requirement of max.

25 liters per minute protects the environment
and prevents water damage.
In the sector of fire protection equipment and

fire protection accessories, Minimax offers an
optimum line of.
Our products include:
fire hoses
fittings and mounting parts
extinguishing units, wall hydrant cabinets
escape and rescue route planning
fire department and fire protection signs
rescue route signs
equipment for technical assistance
oil-binding agents
personal gear
medical kits
etc.
EXTINGUISHING WATER TECHNOLOGY
Extinguishing water systems

Drinking water, used as the extinguishant in
nearly all cases, plays a central role in extinguishing water systems. The fact that drinking water
is prepared for human consumption places tight
and specific requirements on the planning and
implementation of equipment that is directly
connected to the town mains. Minimax extinguishing water systems guarantees the highest
possible safety.
Filling and draining station
Wall hydrant
Systems
System components
Wet/dry extinguishing water feed
The wet/dry extinguishing water system
(DIN 1988-6) has a direct connection to the town
mains. The maximat filling and draining station
prevents water stagnating in the pipes. It is the
interface for a plentiful water supply within
seconds and ensures that the drinking water is
kept clean.
Wet extinguishing water feed
The "wet" extinguishing water system also has
a direct connection with the drinking water
supply network.
The pipes are permanently laid and always
filled with drinking water. The water fire mains
"wet" can only be laid as drinking water mains
(special case) if the consumption of drinking
water is greater than the underlying consumption of extinguishing water (DIN 1988-6).
Otherwise the water fire main "wet" must
be designed as a non drinking-water main in
accordance with DIN 1988-1.
Thanks to the use of the BAMX-NA double backflow preventer or the DIMX isolating station any
stagnant water which may occur in the water
fire main is safely kept apart from the drinking
water supply system (wet/wet). The separated
supply line then becomes a water fire main.
Use: When retrofitting old existing systems
and with the agreement of the water supply
company.
Minimax extinguishing water systems consist of

co-ordinated components: fire extinguishing
hose connecting equipment (wall hydrants), feed
and discharge equipment, maximat filling and
draining stations, Town water connection DIMX,
Backflow preventer type BAMX-NA, feed tanks,
pipe ventilators and exhausters, Minimax foam or
water hydrants, Minimax mobile foam systems,
above-ground and underfloor hydrants, and
accessories such as the control panel from the
Minimax FMZ 5000 series.
Service
Technical advice for planners, architects,
authorities, sanitary installers and operators
Assistance in preparing tender
documentation
Pipework calculations for
extinguishing water systems
Acceptance testing
Investigation of the quality of extinguishing
water (microbiological/chemical)
Recurrent testing of the extinguishing
water pipework and ist components
Maintenance service
Dry extinguishing water feed

The dry extinguishing water system
(DIN 14 462-1) is used exclusively by the
fire brigade.
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SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT
Foam equipment
Foam/water monitors
The compact
foam/water
monitor for
alternative use
with foam or
water has revolving joints for
horizontal and
vertical movement. The projector pipe can be fixed in any desired position
with clamp screws.
Foam making branch pipes
The nozzles of the foam making branch pipe
from Minimax ensure constant foam quality. In
the enhancement piece that follows, the foam
generation is optimised, and the ideal structure
developed in the foam.
Foam making branch pipes M, ME und SE
Foam/water trailers
The compact foam/water trailers are particularly
suitable for effectively fighting dangerous
rapidly spreading fires, and for the preventive
cooling of large objects subject to explosion
hazard from a safe distance. The fire brigade
trailer has a very manoeuvrable single-axle
chassis.
Mobile foam unit
The mobile foam unit for connection to the
extinguishing water supply for the generation
of low expansion and medium expansion foam
are used wherever fires with embers and liquid
fires must be expected, and where extinguishant residues on the burning surface itself must
be restricted. The unit is constructed in such a
way that it can be effectively used even by a
single fireman in a restricted space.
Foam/water hydrant
Combined foam/water hydrants are used for
extinguishing with both foam and water. This
ensures high flexibility when fighting fires.
The type M and ME foam making branch pipes

for the generation of medium expansion foam
make use of multi-zone foaming agents. The
type SE foam making branch pipes for the production of low expansion foam are designed for
protein, fluoroprotein, multi-zone and water
film forming foaming agents.
Inline Inductor
The type Z foaming inline inductors generate
mixtures of water and foaming agent. It is possible to mix protein, fluoroprotein, mulit-zone
and water film forming foaming agents.
Every Minimax inline inductor are exactly
prepared for delivery.
Fighting fire with low expansion foam
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SPECIAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Systems for fire and emergency vehicles
Product range
Powder extinguishing systems, 75-10,000 kg
CO2 extinguishing systems, 90-840 kg
Water/foam extinguishing systems,
250-1,200 litres
Combination extinguishing systems
(twin agent)
Extinguishing pistols, 2.5 or 5.0 kg/sec.
Snow pipes 0.6-1.75 kg/sec.
Reels, mechanical or electrical
Monitors, 15, 25 or 40 kg/sec.
Extinguishing systems are available
in forms suitable for all types of vehicles
Special fire extinguishing system for commercial or fire brigade vehicles
Minimax develops, manufactures, markets and

services fire extinguishing systems and fittings
for fire brigade and emergency vehicles. A basic
modular scheme allows customers' requirements
to be implemented in such a way that even
when space is restricted, a compact sytem can
be created appropriate for the vehicle's weight
distribution. Emphasis is placed on the easy and
safe handling of the units while ensuring permanent functional safety. Depending on the
nature and possible hazard presented by fire,
Minimax systems can be supplied for the application of powder, CO2, premixed foam, foam
additive and water. In order to maximise the
posibility of variable extinguishing tactics, the
range also includes combination extinguishing
equipment for the simultaneous use of multiple
extinguishing agents. Anything from 60 kg of
CO2 up to 10,000 kg of powder can be supplied.
Minimax extinguishing systems

are CE inspected.
Versions
Conventional charging with nitrogen
(charging time approx. 8 sec.)
High pressure
One or more containers, depending on
mounting location and weight distribution
Complete system on frame
Control
Mechanical
Pneumatic
Electro-pneumatic
Service
All drawings and technical data available
Maintance contract possible
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SERVICES
Structural preventive measures

Minimax provides for the implementation of
preventive measures for structural fire prevention. As with all technical facilities, the operability of structural fire protection installations
of all types must be ensured and they must be
maintained in proper working order. In the
event of modifications or retrofitting of pipe
or cable lines, the structural fire protection separating elements must be serviced accordingly.
Improvement/prevention
With its comprehensive planning and services,

Minimax creates all the prerequisites for keeping damages to a minimum in the event of a
fire.
After visiting the building, grounds or construction site, Minimax specialists create customized
fire protection concepts. They also provide for
the maintenance of systems and preventive measures.
Furthermore, Minimax offers training programs
that deal with the issues of fire prevention.
Maintenance
Preventive inspections are necessary in order
to ensure that fire protection facilities function
properly, which is also important for your insurance coverage.
Our service provides for the timely inspection,
in accordance with regulations, of water extinguishing systems, gas extinguishing systems,
kitchen protection systems, fire detection
systems and fire extinguishers of all types, in
addition to extinguishing water technology
and smoke and heat extraction systems.
The fire protection systems entrusted to us are
inspected, maintained and if necessary, repaired
with extra care by specially trained employees.
So that protective systems still function properly

after many years of stand-by service and comply
with the state of the art, Minimax service includes much more than just maintenance.
We also offer specific measures and programs
for increasing safety and operational readiness,
and for increasing convenience or lowering the
operating costs of a fire protection system.
We have customized solutions especially for
preventing aging and wear due to years of use.
In the event of encrustation and accumulation
of sediment in water-filled pipe networks due
to varying water qualities, we recommend for
example the retrofitting of an extinguishing
water treatment
system by our service
personnel. The preservation of supply
tanks and pressurized
water tanks in water
extinguishing systems is also covered
by the services we
offer.
Seasonal services,
such as preparing
systems for winter
frost, is an important part of our service portfolio.
Extinguishing water
is frequently also
used as drinking
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SERVICES

water. Minimax offers the service of taking
samples in order to conduct microbiological
and chemical analyses. The results are available
within 24 hours.
Safety 24-hours a day with
Minimax fault reporting management
Statutory regulations generally require constant
monitoring of fire protection systems. In the
event of a fault, quick action is necessary. The
VdS approved fault reporting systems fulfill
these requirements, since all alarm, fault and
monitoring signals are sent to central location.
When a fault message is received, the employees
at the control panel can determine the type of
fault, the location of the affected system, the
identity of the operator and the required action
to be taken. The employees also inform the responsible authorities as defined in the individual
plan of measures.
A competent team coordinates and controls all
incoming messages around the clock so that the
fault can be eliminated quickly. Additional lines
from the fault reporting control panel to the fire
department and police department enable fast
emergency assistance. Furthermore, messages
can be received from heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, elevator, building monitoring and
intrusion alarm systems an added advantage
for Minimax customers and rescue forces, in
addition to fast elimination of the fault.
Training
For employee training and the presentation of
information to customers, Minimax maintains
well-attended training centers in Bad Oldesloe
and Bad Urach.
Training subjects include legal foundations,
basic rules for fire prevention, behavior in a
fire, use of fire extinguishers, how fire extinguishing and alarm systems work, and the
structure of emergency plans.
The focus of the training center in Bad Urach
is on courses for fire protection officers and
assistants, various specialized courses and
seminars in fire protection and instruction
leading to the qualification as an expert.
Of course, Minimax also instructs customer
personnel, on their premises, in the use of fire
extinguishing systems and equipment.
In addition, employees of our customers are
trained in the implementation of operator
obligations, such as those involved with water
extinguishing systems or gas extinguishing
systems. This includes in particular the obligatory inspections that must be conducted by the
sprinkler attendant. Minimax can, of course,
perform the responsibilities of the sprinkler
attendant, if required.
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ADRESSES
Branch offices/Consulting engineers in Germany

Head office:
Minimax GmbH & Co. KG
Industriestrasse 10/12
D-23840 Bad Oldesloe
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax:
+49 4531 803-248
Consulting engineers Apolda
Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 10
D-07629 Hermsdorf
Phone: +49 36601 9374-0
Fax:
+49 36601 9374-222
Branch office Berlin
Gottlieb-Dunkel-Strasse 20/21
D-12099 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 700008-0
Fax:
+49 30 700008-44
Consulting engineers
Marine & Special Systems
Fischerweg 408
D-18096 Rostock
Phone: +49 381 811237-0
Fax:
+49 381 811237-1
Consulting engineers Rostock
Beerboomscher Weg 1
D-18292 Krakow / See
Phone: +49 384 57518-0
Fax:
+49 384 57518-18
Region International
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax:
+49 4531 803-299
Intersales
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax:
+49 4531 803-137
Branch office Marine & Special Systems
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax:
+49 4531 803-140
Branch office Nord
An der Autobahn 12
D-23858 Reinfeld
Phone: +49 4533 2066-0
Fax:
+49 4533 2066-99
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Minimax Windhorst
Branch office of
Steindamm 52/54
D-28719 Bremen
Phone: +49 421 63890-0
Fax:
+49 421 63890-90
Consulting engineers
Marine & Special Systems
Am Becketal 14
D-28755 Bremen
Phone: +49 421 6691-203
Fax:
+49 421 6691-228
Consulting engineers Bremen
Desmastrasse 3-5
D-28832 Achim
Phone: +49 4202 9154-0
Fax:
+49 4202 9154-30
Branch office Hannover
D-30966 Hemmingen
Phone: +49 511 4206-1
Fax:
+49 511 4206-440
Consulting engineers Kassel
Crumbacher Strasse 129
D-34253 Lohfelden
Phone: +49 561 95174-0
Fax:
+49 561 95174-40
Branch office Rhein-Ruhr
Location Essen
Germaniastrasse 28
D-45356 Essen
Phone: +49 201 6164-0
Fax:
+49 201 6164-211
Consulting engineers Kln
Heinrich-Pesch-Strasse 5
D-50739 Kln
Phone: +49 221 54698-0
Fax:
+49 221 54698-70
Branch office Hagen
Gerberstrasse 22
D-58095 Hagen
Phone: +49 2331 2006-0
Fax:
+49 2331 29522
Branch office Frankfurt
D-63303 Dreieich
Phone: +49 6103 5880-0
Fax:
+49 6103 5880-180

Consulting engineers Saarbrcken
Industriestrasse 27
D-66129 Saarbrcken
Phone: +49 6805 9424-0
Fax:
+49 6805 9424-10
Branch office Stuttgart
Schtzenbhlstrasse 12
D-70435 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 711 98271-0
Fax:
+49 711 98271-200
Branch office Stuttgart
Location Freiburg
Hausener Weg 6
D-79111 Freiburg
Phone: +49 761 45564-0
Fax:
+49 761 45564-49
Branch office Bayern
Location Mnchen
Marsstrasse 5
D-85609 Aschheim
Phone: +49 89 998898-0
Fax:
+49 89 998898-295
Branch office Bayern
Location Nrnberg
Brunecker Strasse 100
D-90461 Nrnberg
Phone: +49 911 45002-0
Fax:
+49 911 45002-30
Consulting engineers Wrzburg
Winterhuser Strasse 29
D-97084 Wrzburg
Phone: +49 931 61589-0
Fax:
+49 931 61589-10
ADRESSES
Fire protection center in Germany

Head office:
Minimax Mobile Services GmbH & Co. KG
Minimaxstrasse 1
D-72574 Bad Urach
Phone: +49 7125 154-0
Fax:
+49 7125 154-100
Minimax Location Dresden
Serkowitzer Strasse 29a
D-01445 Radebeul
Phone: +49 351 8386660
Fax:
+49 351 8386688
Minimax Fire protection center Berlin
Gottlieb-Dunkel-Strasse 20/21
D-12099 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 700008-15
Fax:
+49 30 700008-70
Minimax Location Rostock
Am Vgenteich 15
D-18057 Rostock
Phone: +49 381 2037437
Fax:
+49 381 2034857
Minimax Fire protection center Hamburg
Osterade 23
D-21031 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 251966-0
Fax:
+49 40 251966-19
Minimax Fire protection center Hannover
Hackethalstrasse 61
D-30851 Hannover-Langenhagen
Phone: +49 511 97839999
Fax:
+49 511 97839992
Minimax Location Bielefeld
Eckendorfer Strasse 101
D-33609 Bielefeld
Phone: +49 521 7515-81+82
Fax:
+49 521 7515-83
Minimax Fire protection center Dortmund
Lindenhorster Strasse 101
D-44147 Dortmund
Phone: +49 231 985153-0
Fax:
+49 231 855533
Fire protection center Mnster

Horst Brinck GmbH
General agency Mnster
An der Kleinmannbrcke 17
D-48157 Mnster
Phone: +49 251 14161-0
Fax:
+49 251 325220
Minimax Fire protection center Kln
Heinrich-Pesch-Strasse 5
D-50739 Kln
Phone: +49 221 54698-11
Fax:
+49 221 54698-90
Minimax Fire protection center Frankfurt
D-63303 Dreieich
Phone: +49 6103 5880-280
Fax:
+49 6103 5880-285
Gebr. Molter GmbH
General agency Saarbrcken
Am Neuhauser Weg 51
D-66125 Saarbrcken-Dudweiler
Phone: +49 68 979001-0
Fax:
+49 68 979001-50
General agency Oberpfalz

Gnzstrasse 4
D-93059 Regensburg
Phone: +49 941 56719-2
Fax:
+49 941 56719-4
General agency Niederbayern
Bahnhofstrasse 61a
D-94469 Deggendorf
Phone: +49 991 8440
Fax:
+49 991 8449
Metzler Feuerschutz GmbH
General agency Wrzburg
Winterhuser Strasse 87
D-97084 Wrzburg-Heidingsfeld
Phone: +49 931 61901-0
Fax:
+49 931 61901-40
Minimax Fire protection center Erfurt
Mhlgarten 10
D-99094 Erfurt-Mbisburg
Phone: +49 361 6437004
Fax:
+49 361 7968223

Minimax Fire protection center Stuttgart
Schtzenbhlstrasse 12
D-70435 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 711 98271-129
Fax:
+49 711 98271-130
Minimax Location Mnchen
Marsstrasse 5
D-85609 Aschheim
Phone: +49 89 998898250
Fax:
+49 89 998898270
Minimax Location Augsburg
August-Wessels-Strasse 33a
D-86156 Augsburg
Phone: +49 821 741744
Fax:
+49 821 741745
Minimax Fire protection center Nrnberg
Brunecker Strasse 100-102
D-90461 Nrnberg
Phone: +49 911 45002-0
Fax:
+49 911 45002-40
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ADRESSES
Worldwide
Australia
Minimax Fire Fighting Systems Pvt. Ltd.
37 Cromer Road, Cromer Heights
2099 New South Wales, Australia
Brazil
Minimax do Brasil Ltda.
Rua dos Cardeais, 191
Jd. Itlia
CEP 13280-000 Vinhedo-SP, Brazil
Phone: +55 19-3886 6670
Fax:
+55 19-3826 1679
E-Mail: info@minimaxbrasil.com.br
www.minimaxbrasil.com.br
China
Minimax (Beijing)
Fire Fighting System Co. Ltd.
No. 18, 5th Zone ABP
No. 188 West Road, South 4th Ring Road
Fengtai District
100070 Beijing, China
Phone: +86 10 6370 - 1195
Fax:
+86 10 6370 - 1011
E-Mail: info@minimax.com.cn
www.minimax.cn
France
Minimax France SAS
30, rue du Bois Chaland
91090 Lisses, France
Phone: +33 1 69113560
Fax:
+33 1 60860855
Great Britain
Minimax UK Ltd.
1025 Beverly Gardens
Maidenhead
Berkshire, SL6 6SW, United Kingdom
India
MX Systems International Pvt. Ltd.
701-A, Dipti Classic, Seventh Floor
32/34, Suren Road
Andheri (East), Mumbai-400093, India
Phone: +91 22-2682 2550
Fax:
+91 22-2682 2530
E-Mail: info@minimaxindia.co.in
Indonesia
Indonesia Representative Office
30/F, Menara KADIN
JI.H.R. Rasuna Said Block X-5
Kav. 2-3, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 45 85-64 78
Fax:
+62 21 45 85-64 57
Iran
Branch Office Iran
No. 3, 9th Floor, Mellat Tower
Vali-e-Asr Ave. Teheran, Iran
Phone: +98 21 220 25 992-3
Fax:
+98 21 220 25 288
Kuwait
Representative Office Kuwait
Safat
P.O. Box 864
13009 Kuwait, Kuwait
Phone: +965 4 34 37 21
Fax:
+965 4 31 54 41
E-Mail: kff2000@hotmail.com
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Luxemburg
F.I.S.
Fire Protection Installation Services S. r.l.
9. avenue Guillaume
L-1651 Luxembourg, Luxemburg
Phone: +352 76 91 75
Fax:
+352 76 91 88
E-Mail: info@fire-fis.lu
F.I.S.
Fire Protection Installation Services S. r.l.
3, zone industrielle Bombicht
L-6947 Niederanven, Luxemburg
Phone: +352 76 91 75
Fax:
+352 76 91 88
E-Mail: info@fire-fis.lu
Singapore
Singapore Branch
# 03-59/60 German Centre
25 International Business Park
609916 Singapore, Singapore
Phone: +65 65628630
Fax:
+65 65628639
E-Mail: minimax@mbox3.singnet.com.sg
Spain
Incipresa S.A.
C/Goya, 135-2 Izqu.
E-28009 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 913093636
Fax:
+34 913093488
The Netherlands
Mx Brandbeveiliging B.V.
Televisieweg 62
NL-1322 AM Almere, Netherlands
Phone: +31 36 54 61 600
Fax:
+31 36 54 61 610
E-Mail: info@mx-brandbeveiliging.nl
Pefipresa S.A.
San Cesreo 22 y 24
E-28021 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 91 7 10 90 00
Fax:
+34 91 7 98 57 56
E-Mail: info.madrid@pefipresa.com
www.pefipresa.com
Austria
Minimax-sterreichische
Feuerschutz-Ges. m.b.H.
Stationrer Brandschutz
Deutschstrae 3
A-1230 Wien, Austria
Phone: +43 1-6 15 61 05-0
Fax:
+43 1-6 15 61 05-16
E-Mail: zentrale@minimax.at
Thailand
Fire Protection Installation Services
(Thailand) Co., Ltd.
54 BB. Building, 13th Floor
1312 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Rd.
Klong Toey Nua, Wattana
10110 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone: +66 22 60 - 6 34 12
Fax:
+66 22 60 - 63 43
E-Mail: fisminimax@thaiciti.com
Minimax Mobil Services GmbH & Co. KG

Zweigniederlassung Austria
Mobiler Brandschutz
Carlbergergasse 66B
A-1230 Wien, Austria
Phone: +43 1-8 65 81 61-0
Fax:
+43 1-8 65 81 61-59
E-Mail: minimax@minimax.co.at
Poland
Minimax Polska Sp. z.o.o.
ul. Ogrodowa 27/29
PL-05-092 Lomianki, Kielpin, Poland
Phone: +48 227514080/81
Fax:
+48 227514082
E-Mail: info@minimax.pl
www.minimax.pl
Portugal
Pefipresa-Protecco Contra Incndios Lda.
(Pefiport)
Galiza - S. Joo do Estoril
Rua das Avencas, Alto dos Gaios
P-2765 Estoril, Portugal
Phone: +351 21-4 64 74 10
Fax:
+351 21-4 64 74 20
E-Mail: pefipresa@mail.telepac.pt
Romania
Minimax Sisteme Antiincendiu SRL
Calea Bucurestilor Nr. 91 B, 4. Stock
Otopeni, Kreis Ilfov, Romania
Phone: +40 725194400
Fax:
+40 725194429
Russia
OOO Minimax Russia
1. Kasatschij Pereulok 5/2
Building 1
119017 Moscow, Russia
Phone: +7 4952344251
E-Mail: info@minimax-russia.ru
www.minimax-russia.ru
Czech Republic
Minimax-sterreichische
Feuerschutz-Ges. m.b.H.
Zweigniederlassung Tschechien
Bohumil Kafka
Branick 43
CZ 147 00 Praha 4. Czech Republic
Phone: +420 244 461130
Fax:
+420 244 461135
E-Mail: minimax@minimaxp.cz
www.minimaxp.cz
Hungary
Minimax Hungria Kft.
Budafoki t 209
H-1117 Budapest, Hungary
Phone: +36 1 4810321
Fax:
+36 1 4810322
E-Mail: minimax@hu.inter.net
www.minimax-info.hu
United Arab Emirates
Representative Office United Arab
Emirates
Abu Dhabi Trade Center
West Tower - 5th Floor
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 6456657
Fax:
+971 2 6456658
E-Mail: mxauh@minimax.ae
USA
Flamex Inc.
4365 Federal Drive
Greensboro N.C. 27410, USA
E-Mail: flamex@sparkdetection.com
www.sparkdetection.com

Minimaxstrasse 1
72574 Bad Urach
Germany
Phone: +49 7125 154-0
Fax:
+49 7125 154-100

23840 Bad Oldesloe
Germany
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax:
+49 4531 803-248
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E-mail: info@minimax.de
www.minimax.de

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