Description
The Drive Med-Aire Plus 8 in Mattress System is the digital member of the Med-Aire Plus family: 20 cell-on-cell air cells driven by a digital control unit with four cycle times, caregiver features, and three self-diagnosing alarms — in 80 and 84 inch lengths for standard and taller patients.
- Alternating pressure + low air loss – active combination therapy for pressure redistribution and microclimate control
- Cell-on-cell design – 8 in cells over a static base cell prevent bottoming out; up to 24 hours of power-outage protection
- Digital control unit (14029XP) – 4 cycle times, comfort weight settings, Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, lock-out
- 3 diagnostic alarms – audio and visual alerts for air pressure, system, and power
- Static mode with auto-return – reverts to alternating after 2 hours so therapy never stays off by accident
- Two lengths – 80 in and 84 in, both 36 in wide, 450 lb capacity
Digital Combination Therapy, Two Lengths
The Med-Aire Plus 8 inch replaces the bed's mattress with 20 individual air cells, each easily removed with quick disconnects for servicing. The cell-on-cell construction keeps a static air base under the patient, so a power failure never means bottoming out. The digital control unit cycles in 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes with comfort settings by patient weight, and adds the caregiver tools facilities ask for: Auto-Firm for transfers, Seat Inflate for sitting, microprocessing feedback, a panel lock-out, and three diagnostic alarms. The removable 4-way stretch PU cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable. Choose the 84 inch length for taller patients or longer bed decks.
Features and Benefits
Therapy Modes
- Alternating pressure – four cycle times (10, 15, 20, 25 minutes) redistribute pressure
- Low air loss – manages heat and moisture at the skin surface
- Static mode – holds the surface still for transfers and care, with auto-return to alternating after 2 hours
- Adjustable comfort weight settings – tuned to the patient
Mattress Construction
- 20 individual air cells, 8 in deep – each removes with quick disconnects
- Cell-on-cell base – prevents bottoming out; up to 24 hours of outage protection
- Pillow feature – head stability and comfort
- 4-way stretch PU cover – removable; fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- EZ Lock/Quick Release tubing – disconnects quickly for cleaning and moves
Digital Control and Alarms
- Auto-Firm – rapid full inflation for setup and transfers
- Seat Inflate – extra support in the seat area for sitting and egress
- 3 diagnostic alarms – audio and visual: air pressure, system, power
- Lock-out – settings stay set
- CPR valve – rapid deflation for emergency procedures
Product Specifications
Sizes and Capacities
- 80 in Length: 36 x 80 x 8 in — capacity 450 lb (204.1 kg) — SKU 14029
- 84 in Length: 36 x 84 x 8 in — capacity 450 lb (204.1 kg) — SKU 14029-84
- Type: Mattress replacement system (not an overlay)
- Air Cells: 20 individual cells, 8 in deep, cell-on-cell with static base cell
Control Unit (14029XP, both lengths)
- Type: Digital, microprocessing feedback
- Cycle Times: 10, 15, 20, 25 minutes, plus static mode with 2-hour auto-return
- Air Output: 8 L/min
- Alarms: Audio and visual — air pressure, system, power
- Features: Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, lock-out
Cover and Warranty
- Cover: Removable 4-way stretch PU — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Warranty: 18 Month Limited
Setting up a care bed? Pair this system with one of our hospital beds in the matching length.
Why Choose the Drive Med-Aire Plus 8 in Mattress System
Choose the Med-Aire Plus 8 inch for the digital platform at the standard width: four cycle times, seat inflate, self-diagnosing alarms, and the 2-hour static auto-return that keeps therapy from being left off — plus an 84 inch option most competing systems do not offer.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose the 80 or 84 inch length?
Match the mattress to the bed deck and the patient: 80 in is the standard homecare length; 84 in suits taller patients and longer decks. Both are 36 in wide and support 450 lb.
What happens in a power outage?
The cell-on-cell design keeps a static air base under the patient, preventing bottoming out and providing up to 24 hours of protection.
What is the static auto-return?
If the system is left in static mode for more than 2 hours, it returns to alternating therapy on its own — so a care task never accidentally leaves therapy off.
What do the three alarms mean?
Three diagnostic alarms — air pressure, system, and power — alert with sound and light, so a caregiver can tell at a glance what needs attention.
What are Auto-Firm and Seat Inflate?
Auto-Firm inflates the mattress rapidly to full firmness for setup, repositioning, and transfers. Seat Inflate adds support in the seat area when the patient sits up or gets in and out of bed.
What does the CPR valve do?
It deflates the mattress rapidly so the patient lies on a firm surface for CPR or emergency procedures.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Med-Aire Plus 8 in system with an 18 Month Limited warranty.
