Description
The Drive Balanced Aire Convertible Mattress redistributes pressure with no pump, no power, and no noise: eight self-adjusting air cylinders under a visco foam top respond to the patient's body on their own. And if therapy needs change, it converts — add Drive's alternating pressure pump later and it becomes a powered system. This listing is the non-powered mattress only.
- Self-adjusting air cells – eight lateral cylinders recognize body weight and pressure and adapt automatically
- No power required – silent, outage-proof pressure redistribution, open-cell or closed-cell
- 2.5 in Visco foam top – immersion, comfort, and heat dissipation
- High-density foam perimeter – firm edge support for safer transfers
- Sloped heel section – moves pressure off the vulnerable heels to the calves
- Convertible – add a Drive alternating pressure pump (sold separately) for powered therapy
Pressure Redistribution without a Pump
Powered systems need an outlet, make some noise, and stop in an outage. The Balanced Aire takes the other route: eight non-circular air cylinders run laterally under the body inside a high-density foam cavity, self-adjusting as the patient moves, under a 2.5 inch hybrid Visco foam top layer. The foam perimeter gives a firm edge for transfers, and the sloped heel section redistributes pressure away from the heels. The removable 4-way stretch PU cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable; foam and cover are antimicrobial, antifungal, and latex free, and the mattress meets CFR 1632 and 1633 flammability standards. Two sizes: 35 x 80 in (500 lb capacity) and a bariatric 42 x 80 in (750 lb).
Features and Benefits
Self-Adjusting Core
- Eight non-circular air cylinders – lateral layout prevents rolling and gapping; cells self-adjust to weight and movement
- Open-cell or closed-cell use – run it either way to suit the patient
- 2.5 in hybrid Visco foam top – immersion and envelopment with heat dissipation
- Sloped heel section – offloads the heels, a high-risk area for ulcers
Perimeter and Cover
- High-density foam perimeter – firm edge support for sitting and transfers
- 4-way stretch PU cover – removable; fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Antimicrobial, antifungal, latex free – foam and cover
- Flammability – meets CFR 1632 and CFR 1633
Convertible Design
- Start non-powered – no pump, no cords, no noise, works through outages
- Add power later – a Drive alternating pressure pump (14005E or BA9600-PUMP, sold separately) converts it to a dynamic powered system
Product Specifications
Sizes and Capacities
- 35 in Width: 35 x 80 x 7 in — capacity 500 lb (226.8 kg) — mattress weight 40 lb — SKU BA9600-NP
- 42 in Width: 42 x 80 x 7 in — capacity 750 lb (340.2 kg) — mattress weight 52 lb — SKU BA9600-NP-42
- Type: Non-powered self-adjusting mattress replacement (mattress only — no control unit included)
Construction
- Air Cells: 8 non-circular cylinders, lateral, inside a high-density foam cavity
- Top Layer: 2.5 in hybrid Visco (visco-elastic) foam
- Heel Section: Sloped, pressure-redistributing
- Cover: Removable 4-way stretch PU — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
Codes and Warranty
- HCPCS: E0373 + E0277
- Flammability: CFR 1632 and CFR 1633
- Warranty: 5 Year Limited (mattress)
Comparing support surfaces? Pair this mattress with one of our hospital beds in the matching width.
Why Choose the Drive Balanced Aire Convertible Mattress
Choose the Balanced Aire if you want real pressure redistribution without machinery: nothing to plug in, nothing to hum at night, nothing to stop when the power does — and the option to convert to powered alternating pressure later if the care plan changes. The 42 inch size carries the same design to 750 lb.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a non-powered mattress redistribute pressure?
Eight sealed air cylinders sit inside a foam cavity under a visco foam top. They respond to body weight and movement on their own — as pressure increases in one area, air shifts and the surface adapts, reducing interface pressure without any pump.
Does it need electricity?
No. The non-powered Balanced Aire is completely silent and keeps working through power outages. It also ships ready to use as an open system — the black connection tubes are simply left unattached unless you add a pump later.
Can it become a powered system later?
Yes — that is the "convertible" design. Adding Drive's alternating pressure pump (model 14005E or BA9600-PUMP, sold separately) turns the same mattress into a dynamic powered alternating-pressure system.
Which size do I need?
The 35 x 80 in size supports up to 500 lb; the 42 x 80 in bariatric size supports up to 750 lb. Both are 7 inches high and replace the bed's existing mattress.
What does the heel slope do?
The foot end of the mattress slopes down, moving pressure off the heels — one of the most ulcer-prone areas — and onto the calf muscles, which tolerate it better.
Is it latex free?
Yes. Both the foam and the cover are antimicrobial, antifungal, and latex free, and the mattress meets CFR 1632 and 1633 flammability standards.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Balanced Aire mattress with a 5 Year Limited warranty.
