Active Air Mattress System 8" - Alternating Air & Low Air Loss Technology 350 lb
Drive Med-Aire Alternating Pressure Mattress System
Active Air Circulation & Full Mattress Surface Immersion
When users spend long hours in bed balancing an extended home care routine, choosing a dynamic mattress system that safeguards surface comfort while supporting your daily rhythm is critical. The Drive Medical Med-Aire System (14026) provides a high-utility mattress replacement layout engineered with active air technology. By pairing a 10-minute alternating air circulation sequence with integrated low air loss technology, this system continuously shifts body weight, reduces friction, and optimizes cooling airflow to keep users resting comfortably through long hours in bed.
This personal system features a deep 8-inch total air column configuration composed of 20 separate individual air cells that maximize surface contouring and weight distribution. The advanced digital control unit allows for customizable weight settings, letting the mattress conform to active individuals seeking targeted posture relaxation and everyday comfort. With a clean, flexible layout that secures easily to standard care beds, this overlay is perfect for maintaining regular independent rest or managing a busy lifestyle travel sequence.
Key Performance Features
- Active Air Technology System: Combines automated alternating air circulation with low air loss performance to optimize weight distribution and manage surface climate.
- Dual-Mode Controller Operation: Features a fixed 10-minute pneumatic cycle time in alternating mode and includes a stable static mode option for simplified transfers.
- Adjustable Weight Settings: Customizable settings allow the control pump to calibrate internal pressure levels for personalized surface conformance and user immersion.
- Visual Alert Monitoring System: Built-in visual indicator notifies users immediately if internal air pressure or circulation drops below baseline levels, ensuring reliable operation.
- 20 Modular Air Cells: True 8-inch deep separate air chambers maximize body contouring and are individually removable, allowing for swift independent maintenance sequences.
- Built-In Pillow Feature: Programmatically keeps the air cells under the head section stable and stationary to improve head comfort and stability.
- Premium Protective Cover: Removable nylon cover is fluid-resistant, low-friction, and vapor-permeable, protecting the system from surface wear and moisture.
- Quick-Release Features: Equipped with a rapid deflation CPR valve at the head portion and an EZ Lock/Quick Release connection interface for emergency situations.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The Med-Aire 14026 is an exceptional 8-inch deep option when you need full immersion without the extra bulk of a foam base. Its 20 individual cell architecture provides much tighter body contouring than systems with fewer cells. For environments where sound-sensitive monitoring is required, remember this model is also available under SKU 14026-A to incorporate an audible low air warning alongside the standard visual light system.
Technical Specifications
- Brand Manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss / Drive Medical
- System SKU / Item Number 14026
- Total System Weight Capacity 350 lbs
- Air Cell Depth Profile 20 Separate 8" Deep Air Cells
- Total Mattress Dimensions 80" L x 35" W x 8" H
- Control Unit Pump Mechanism Powered Compressor Unit
- Pneumatic Cycle Duration 10 Minutes (Alternating Mode)
- Tubing Quick-Connect Interface EZ Lock / Quick Release Design
Q: Can individual air cells be removed or replaced separately if maintenance is needed?
A: Yes. The Med-Aire mattress is engineered with an easily serviceable modular layout. Each of the 20 individual 8-inch deep air cells can be unclipped and swapped out independently, meaning you don't need to replace the entire mattress core if an individual cell experiences wear.
Q: What is the mechanical difference between the static mode and the alternating pressure mode?
A: In alternating mode, the system runs a continuous 10-minute cycle where alternating cells inflate and deflate to shift pressure zones automatically. Static mode fully inflates and stabilizes all 20 cells simultaneously, creating a firm, level surface that makes it easier to change positions or sit on the edge during transfers.
Q: What are the assembly and connection steps required when setting up the system?
A: Place the full mattress flat across your existing bed frame. Hang the compressor control pump onto your footboard using its integrated hooks, attach the air hoses via the EZ Lock quick-release interface, and plug the line into a standard outlet. Adjust the control setting to maximum firmness for the initial inflation sequence.
Manufacturing & Packaging Inventory
- Full Mattress System Configuration: SKU 14026 (Includes Mattress, Pump, and Cover)
- Audible Alarm Alternative: SKU 14026-A (Includes Audio Alert Module)
- Cover Textile Specification: Fluid-resistant, vapor-permeable premium nylon zipper enclosure
Retail Disclaimer: Due to the specialized care nature of this equipment, orders cannot be canceled once submitted and are non-returnable. Specifications, dimensions, and compatibility details are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. EnhDme recommends independently verifying exact model fit, replacement-part compatibility, and current measurements against the manufacturer's specification sheet before purchase.
