Protekt Aire 7000 Lateral Rotation Mattress
Four Therapies in One Surface — Now in Three Widths
When someone spends nearly all of their time in bed and turning them by hand is difficult or constant, the surface itself can do part of that work. The Protekt Aire 7000 is the most capable system in the Protekt Aire line, combining four functions in a single mattress: lateral rotation, low air loss, alternating pressure, and pulsation. The standout is lateral rotation — the mattress gently and steadily turns the body from side to side on a set cycle, easing the burden of frequent manual repositioning while keeping weight moving off any one area.
Alongside the rotation, alternating pressure cells cycle to continually redistribute support, low air loss circulation manages heat and moisture at the surface, and a pulsation mode adds gentle micro-movement for added comfort. The 7000 comes in three widths — a standard 36", a wider 42", and a 48" — so you can match the surface to the bed frame and the person using it. Choose your width above; every option delivers the same four-mode system and is driven by the same dedicated pump.
Key Features
- Lateral rotation: the surface gently turns the body side to side on a timed cycle, reducing the need for constant manual repositioning.
- Low air loss airflow: continuous surface circulation helps manage heat and moisture for cooler, drier comfort over long periods in bed.
- Alternating pressure: cells inflate and deflate in sequence to keep sustained pressure from concentrating on any single area.
- Pulsation mode: gentle micro-movement layered into the surface for added comfort.
- Three widths: 36", 42", and 48" — all 80" long, 8" deep (rising to 11" at the bolstered sides that support the rotation).
- Dedicated multi-mode pump (SKU 80071): drives rotation, low air loss, alternating pressure, and pulsation from a single controller, with a CPR quick-release valve. The same pump runs all three widths.
- Quilted, water-resistant top cover: low-shear surface that wipes down easily and resists fluids.
This is the system to specify when manual turning is the daily bottleneck — the lateral rotation is what sets the 7000 apart from every other surface in the range, and it's the reason it sits at a different price point. On width: pick the size to match the bed frame and the person using it, not bigger by default, since a rotating surface works best when it's properly fitted to the frame. A few practical notes before you commit: the pump is larger and dedicated to this model and is the same across all three widths, so budget the space for it at the foot of the bed; confirm the frame and any side rails suit a surface that actively turns; and match the rotation and pulsation settings to the situation rather than running a single default. If the need is pressure relief without rotation, one of the lighter alternating-pressure systems will serve at a lower cost.
Technical Specifications
- System TypeLateral Rotation, Low Air Loss, Alternating Pressure & Pulsation
- Available Widths36", 42", 48"
- Dimensions[width] x 80" x 8" (11" at the sides)
- Therapy ModesRotation / Low Air Loss / Alternating / Pulsation
- PumpDedicated multi-mode controller (Model 80071, all widths)
- CPR ValveYes – quick-release
- CoverQuilted, water-resistant, low-shear
Which width should I choose?
Match the width to the bed frame and the person using the surface. The 36" suits a standard care bed; the 42" and 48" give additional width where it's needed. All three are 80" long and share the same four therapy modes and the same pump — only the width and price differ. Confirm your frame accommodates the chosen width before ordering.
How is the 7000 different from the other Protekt Aire systems?
The defining difference is lateral rotation — the surface actively turns the body side to side, which none of the other models do. It also layers in low air loss, alternating pressure, and pulsation. The other systems focus on alternating pressure and low air loss without the rotation, so the 7000 is the step up for situations where turning is the main challenge.
Does it need a special bed or frame?
It fits a standard 80"-long care bed frame in the width you select, but because the surface actively rotates, confirm the frame and any side rails are appropriate for a moving surface and that the setup is stable. Allow room at the foot of the bed for the larger, dedicated pump that drives all four modes.
Manufacturing Data
- Protekt Aire 7000 System, 36" — SKU 80070
- Protekt Aire 7000 System, 42" — SKU 80070-42
- Protekt Aire 7000 System, 48" — SKU 80070-48
- Replacement Pump (all widths) — SKU 80071
- Replacement Mattress — SKU 80072 (36") / 80072-42 (42")
- Replacement Top Cover — SKU 80073 (36") / 80073-42 (42") / 80073-48 (48")
- Replacement Bladder — SKU 80074 (36")
⚠ 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.
Disclaimer: 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.
