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PART 1 - General information
BED AND MATTRESS COMPATIBILITY
VENDLET V5 and VENDLET V5+ 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 V5
or VENDLET V5+ 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(es) must meet the requirements of the bed manufacturer and be
suitable for the bed.
2. The maximum occupant weight requirements of the mattress manufacturer must
not be exceeded.
3. Following the installation of the VENDLET V5 or VENDLET V5+, 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 V5 or VENDLET V5+ is operated.
Soft mattresses will increase the friction against the mattress and create an
uneven base for the patient which will be uncomfortable for the patient when
the VENDLET system is operated.
6. If the patient changes mattresses, the VENDLET installation must be evaluated.
A new mattress might change the conditions and necessitate the reinstallation of
the VENDLET system.