PART 1 - General information
PART 1 - General information
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When the bar is up on the side where the turning sheet is being tightened, the client
will be turned. If, on the other hand, the bar is down on the side where the turning
sheet is being tightened, the client will be moved towards the edge of the bed. These
fundamental principles provide you with a number of ways to move and/or transfer
clients. See the “How to Use the VENDLET” section in Part 2 – User Manual for further
details.
The VENDLET can be operated by only one carer.
For safety reasons, clients should not operate the VENDLETs.
Consequently, the hand control should be placed on the outer side of the
headboard or outside the bed before the client is left alone.
Lowering the bed to a very low position
may leave the actuator bracket very
close to the floor. Consequently, you
should not place your feet under the
actuator fittings.
The bed’s lowest height can be restricted on cer-
tain types of beds by mounting height restriction
brackets, see page 38-39.
Accessories
Height extensions, spacers and brackets:
If particularly thick mattresses are used, it may be necessary to use height extensions,
see page 35. Further, it may be necessary to use spacers if the distance between the
VENDLET system and the mattress is insufficient, see page 34. Spacers and height
extensions are available as accessories.
Brackets that makes installation on different types of beds easier are available, see
page 38-39.
Wider sheets:
Wider turning sheets and slide sheets are also available if the VENDLET is to be used
on wider beds, see page 22.
Battery backup and under bed light:
Additionally, a battery backup is available to operate the VENDLET without a connec-
tion to the supply network. We also provide an under bed light that may be activated
via the VENDLET hand control, see page 38.
BED AND MATTRESS COMPATIBILITY
VENDLET are intended for mounting on a wide range of hospital and care beds and
with a wide range of mattresses.
The following bed and mattress requirements must be met.
Bed requirements
1. The bed must meet the established EN 1970, EN 60601-2-38, or EN 60601-2-52
standards.
2. The maximum occupant weight and maximum load requirements of the bed
manufacturer must not be exceeded following the installation of the VENDLET
system.
3. The bed must have a square steel frame (dimensions H 45-50 mm, W min. 20
mm, L min. 195 cm. without protrusions). The bed width is not crucial as extra
wide turning sheets and slide sheets are available.
Mattress requirements
1. The mattress must meet the requirements of the bed manufacturer and be suit-
able for the bed.
2. The maximum occupant weight requirements of the mattress manufacturer must
not be exceeded.
3. Following the installation of the VENDLET, the distance between the mattress
sides and the support bar must be minimum 2.5 cm and maximum 4 cm.
4. If the mattress is soft and easily compressible, it must be ensured that there is
no crush hazard due to extra compression at the edge of the mattress.
5. When alternating air mattresses are used, it should be possible to inflate the
mattress to a firm state before the VENDLET is operated. Soft mattresses will in-
crease the friction against the mattress and create an uneven base for the client
which will be uncomfortable for the client when the VENDLET system is operated.
6. If the client changes mattresses, the VENDLET installation must be evaluated.
A new mattress might change the conditions and necessitate the reinstallation of
the VENDLET system.
