
PART 1 - General information
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BED AND MATTRESS COMPATIBILITY
The VENDLET is 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.