PART 1 - General information
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INTENDED USE
The VENDLET may be used for moving clients to a lateral, prone, or supine position,
from one side of the bed to the other, or, to reposition them further up in bed. The
VENDLET may also be used in connection with mobilisation in and out of bed and
when transferring clients from one bed to another.
The VENDLET protect the caregiver from physical strain and heavy lifting in connec-
tion with the handling of immobile clients. Clients are turned/handled by pressing a
hand control whereby the caregiver may support a client and ensure their correct
and comfortable positioning. This provides room for increased awareness in the care,
which boosts employee job satisfaction and client well-being.
To the client, the turning process becomes uniform and steady as the sheet
supports the body over its full length.
The target group is clients who are being cared for, dressed, washed etc. in bed. This
will often be clients who are lifted in and out of bed or clients who are mobilised
using a standing aid. Hence, the user will typically be clients with few physical and/or
cognitive resources and palliative clients.
The VENDLET is also suitable for clients at risk of developing pressure ulcers in that
the uniform and steady transfer in the sheet minimises friction and the associated
shear that can damage the tissue and cause pressure ulcers. Furthermore, the
VENDLETs often seem to have a positive effect on clients suffering from spatial aware-
ness.
The VENDLET is intended for clients weighing at least 40 kg.
VENDLET V5S / VENDLET V5S Speed Adjust has a load capacity of max. 200 kg.
VENDLET V5S+ / VENDLET V5S+ Speed Adjust has a load capacity of 400 kg. The target
group for these is bedridden bariatric clients / patients.
For safety reasons, the clients should not operate VENDLET.
Prior to the first use of the VENDLET, it is important to assess whether the VENDLET is
suitable for the client in question. It may be necessary to take special precautions, for
example if a client is very restless in bed.
Speed regulation
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Battery backup
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Under bed light
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Height restriction bracket
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Height restriction switch for Guldmann GB4
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Actuator turn fitting
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Bracket for Volker 3080
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Transport and mounting trolley
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FINAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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DISMOUNTING, STORAGE, AND REMOUNTING
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Dismounting
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Storage
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Remounting
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MAINTENANCE/CHECK
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Annual check
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Mechanical parts
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Sheets
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Functional test
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Electrical parts
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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REPAIRS
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Replacing the motor in a bar
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Replacing the actuator
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Replacing the velcro tape on a bar
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SPARE PARTS
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TECHNICAL DATA
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND DISPOSAL
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Environmental conditions
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Disposal
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