Drive DeVilbiss Bariatric Homecare Bed – 42"W Full Electric, 600 lb
Drive DeVilbiss Lightweight Full Electric Bariatric Homecare Bed (42" Width)
600 lb Safe Working Capacity Combined with a Specialized Weight-Optimized Steel Frame for Hassle-Free, Tool-Free Single Person Residential Assembly
The Drive DeVilbiss Lightweight Bariatric Homecare Bed delivers a highly advanced, clinically optimized heavy-duty patient positioning platform meticulously engineered to remove the extreme weight and transport barriers often associated with bariatric homecare. Standard bariatric bed frames regularly weigh 150 to over 200 lbs, requiring full facilities teams, heavy delivery trucks, and extensive physical straining just to maneuver through a standard residential doorway. This high-performance alternative features a radically optimized structural layout that reduces overall framework weight by up to 100 lbs compared to typical bariatric models, allowing a single caregiver or delivery technician to confidently transport, position, and assemble the entire system without a single tool.
Constructed from a heavy-duty square tube steel frame, this bed achieves a superior strength-to-weight ratio that maintains a 600-pound safe working load capacity across its 42"W x 80"L sleep surface. Driven by a completely self-contained, UL-approved dual motor assembly, the bed offers full-electric management of head elevation, knee/foot articulation, and deck travel heights from 18" to 26" via a large, glow-in-the-dark hand pendant with LED lockout indicators. The non-sag split steel slat deck provides rigid, balanced support that evenly redistributes weight, reduces body confinement feelings, and blends seamlessly into residential master bedrooms using scratch-resistant, rich brown wood grain paneling.
Key Features & Benefits
- Ultra-Lightweight Slat Deck Frame: Advanced engineering cuts down frame weight by up to 100 lbs compared to traditional bariatric beds, enabling safe, single-handed delivery and setup.
- Durable 600 lb Capacity: Heavy-gauge welded steel construction guarantees stable, shake-free mechanical support for heavy-duty patient positioning.
- Comfortable 42" x 80" Sleep Surface: Generously sized bariatric layout provides extra lateral space over standard 36" hospital beds to ease turning anxieties and allow comfortable rest.
- Full Three-Function Electric Command: Hand pendant gives users and caretakers simple, precise motorized control over head tilt, lower extremity bending, and total deck elevation.
- Ergonomic 18" to 26" Hi-Lo Travel: Drops to 18 inches off the floor to simplify standing transfers, and rises to 26 inches to bring the bed deck to an ideal waist height for wound dressing or linen swaps.
- True Tool-Free Sectional Assembly: Hardware-free snap links enable rapid residential room assembly by a single individual, making it an excellent match for fast-turning home health fleets.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Hand Control: Large, high-visibility pendant features intuitive user iconography, LED power indicators, and integrated caretaker safety lockouts.
- Heavy-Duty 5-Inch Swivel Casters: Equipped with premium smooth-rolling 5" wheels (2 locking, 2 non-locking) to allow stable facility transit and secure static positioning.
Bariatric Specialist Insight: High-capacity bariatric beds usually look intimidatingly industrial and are notoriously difficult to squeeze through standard home layouts. Drive DeVilbiss breaks that pattern by using an interlocking sectional frame that fits cleanly through typical residential doorways. The split square-tube slat deck ensures that even when paired with heavy multi-layer bariatric foam or alternating air surfaces, the foundation stays perfectly rigid to prevent painful mattress bottoming-out.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer / Master BrandDrive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- Model SKU Configurations15300LW (No Rails) | 15300LW-HR (With Half Rails)
- Slumber Platform Sizing Scope42 Inches Wide x 80 Inches Long (Bariatric Profile)
- Maximum Safe Working Load600 lbs (Includes Occupant, Mattress, & Accessory Gear)
- Operational Drive MethodologyFull Electric (Motorized Head, Foot, and Vertical Height)
- Mattress Foundation Grid StyleSplit Square-Tube Steel Slat Deck (No-Sag Support)
- Vertical Hi-Lo Travel BoundariesMinimum Low: 18 Inches | Maximum Working Height: 26 Inches
- Total Shipping Weight Breakdown255 lbs (Sectional System Packaged for Easier Handling)
- Global Safety Compliance CodesMeets IEC 60601-2-52, 60601-1, 60601-1-2, and 60601-1-11
- Esthetic Trim AppointmentsRich Brown Wood Grain Scratch-Resistant End Panels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of ordering the 15300LW-HR configuration over the base model?
The 15300LW-HR model includes a set of Drive bariatric half rails. These safety rails attach cleanly without tools and provide rigid support for unassisted patient turning and standing transfers. They also strictly meet FDA and ASTM entrapment guidelines to ensure exceptional safety.
Can an emergency battery backup system be added to this full-electric bed frame?
Yes. While the bed runs on standard household AC power via its exceptionally quiet self-contained motor, it is fully compatible with Drive's modular external battery backup system (sold separately). This backup ensures full motorized adjustments continue during unexpected grid power failures.
What mattress dimensions are recommended when deploying this specific lightweight frame?
Because the rigid steel slat deck measures exactly 42 inches wide by 80 inches long, you must pair this model with a matching 42" x 80" therapeutic bariatric mattress. Utilizing a standard 36-inch hospital mattress will create dangerous perimeter gaps that pose a severe patient entrapment risk.
Manufacturing Data & Compliance
- Brand Catalog Manifest: Drive DeVilbiss Professional Durable Medical Equipment
- Product Presentation: Lightweight Sectional Multi-Function Bariatric Bed Frame
- Primary Suitability: Home health agencies, residential bariatric recovery spaces, long-term non-acute positioning, and independent senior living environments
Disclaimer: Bed frame weights, material thresholds, and weight capacities are sourced directly from the manufacturer (Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare). EnhDme makes every effort to ensure accuracy; however, independent alignment testing is suggested prior to deployment if custom patient medical conditions or specific clinical bariatric protocols must be met. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
