Span America PressureGuard CFT Self-Adjusting Mattress
Model: PressureGuard CFT Mattress Series (standard and bariatric, 10 sizes)
Availability: In Stock – Ready to Ship
A Self-Adjusting Air and Foam Mattress That Needs No Pump or Power
The Span America PressureGuard CFT is a 7-inch non-powered mattress that combines air and foam. Inside a foam shell, interconnected air cylinders are linked to elasticized reservoirs using Span America’s Constant Force Technology. As the user moves or shifts position, the reservoirs take up the displaced air and the pressure across the cylinders re-balances on its own, so the surface adjusts to the user without a pump, control unit, power cord or noise. There is nothing to set or program.
On top is a 2-inch Geo-Matt layer of more than 800 individually responsive foam cells, in head, torso and foot zones, and the foot end has a tapered heel slope designed to shift load from the heels onto the lower legs and calves. Two-part Safety Edge bolsters run along each side. The cover is a fluid-proof, cleanable vapor barrier, and the mattress is latex-free. Standard sizes, 32 and 35 inches wide in 75 to 84-inch lengths, are rated to 500 lbs. Bariatric sizes, 42, 48 and 54 inches wide in 80 and 84-inch lengths, use more cylinders and reservoirs and are rated to 750 lbs.
Key Features
- Constant Force Technology — self-adjusting air cylinders and elasticized reservoirs
- Non-powered — no pump, control unit, cord or noise
- Standard and bariatric sizes — 32 to 54″ wide; 75 to 84″ long
- 500 lbs standard; 750 lbs bariatric
- Geo-Matt top — 2″ layer, 800+ foam cells in head, torso and foot zones
- Heel slope — tapered foot end shifts load from the heels to the lower legs
- Two-part Safety Edge bolsters
- Fluid-proof vapor-barrier cover — cleanable
- Latex-free
- 5-year non-prorated warranty
Available Add-Ons
- Air System Renewal Kit (SERVICE-00) — includes a hand pump and auto-adjust valve for the periodic air top-up that keeps the CFT cylinders performing as designed.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Choose the width by the bed deck and the user’s weight: the 32″ and 35″ standard sizes are rated to 500 lbs, and the 42″, 48″ and 54″ bariatric sizes to 750 lbs. Bariatric sizes need a bariatric bed frame of the same width, and the bed’s own safe working load must cover the user plus the mattress. Because the CFT adjusts itself, there is nothing to plug in or program. Plan to top up the air with the Air System Renewal Kit at least every six months. Clean the cover with neutral soap suds or an approved cleaning agent, and avoid bleach.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Span America |
| Model | PressureGuard CFT |
| 8075-29 | 75″ L × 35″ W × 7″ H; 500 lbs |
| 8280-29 | 80″ L × 32″ W × 7″ H; 500 lbs |
| 8080-29 | 80″ L × 35″ W × 7″ H; 500 lbs |
| 8084-29 | 84″ L × 35″ W × 7″ H; 500 lbs |
| CF8042-29 | Bariatric, 80″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| CF8442-29 | Bariatric, 84″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| CF8048-29 | Bariatric, 80″ L × 48″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| CF8448-29 | Bariatric, 84″ L × 48″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| CF8054-29 | Bariatric, 80″ L × 54″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| CF8454-29 | Bariatric, 84″ L × 54″ W × 7″ H; 750 lbs |
| Height | 7″ |
| Technology | Constant Force Technology: interconnected air cylinders and elasticized reservoirs in a foam shell |
| Top Surface | 2″ Geo-Matt segmented layer, 800+ cells |
| Edges | Two-part Safety Edge bolster on each side |
| Heel | Heel slope |
| Cover | Fluid-proof, cleanable vapor barrier |
| Materials | Latex-free |
| Power | Non-powered; no pump or control unit |
| Maintenance | Air renewal at least every 6 months (Air System Renewal Kit, SERVICE-00) |
| Flammability | NFPA 101 (ASTM E1590); Cal TB 117; 16 CFR 1632 and 1633 |
| HCPCS | E0373 |
| Warranty | 5 years, non-prorated |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need a pump or electricity?
No. Constant Force Technology uses interconnected air cylinders and elasticized reservoirs that re-balance pressure on their own as the user moves. There is no pump, control unit or cord.
What is the difference between the standard and bariatric sizes?
Standard sizes are 32″ or 35″ wide and rated to 500 lbs. Bariatric sizes are 42″, 48″ or 54″ wide, use more air cylinders and reservoirs, and are rated to 750 lbs.
Does it need any maintenance?
Top up the air with the Air System Renewal Kit at least every six months. The kit includes a hand pump and an auto-adjust valve, and is available as an add-on on this page.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the cover with neutral soap suds or an approved cleaning agent. Avoid bleach.
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer and vendor documentation and are subject to change without notice. Verify current details before purchase. Information on this page is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider about support surface selection, and follow the bed and mattress manufacturers’ instructions, including bed rail guidance.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are 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.
