The short answer
For DW-EC104, “adjustable” refers to the documented backrest range of 0–75° (±5°). The catalogue lists dimensions of 180 × 60 × 65 cm; it does not verify a height-adjustment range or powered lift. Compare the footprint, working height and backrest movement separately, then confirm the supplied configuration and room requirements before ordering.
A clinic buying an examination couch needs more than a photograph and the word “adjustable.” A backrest angle, a lifting-height range and a room footprint answer different purchasing questions. This guide uses the DW-EC104 catalogue to help UAE facilities prepare a precise specification and decide which unanswered details need supplier confirmation.
Ask what actually adjusts
The DW-EC104 product page describes an adjustable backrest and lists its angle range. It gives one overall height within the dimensions, but no height-adjustment mechanism, motor or lifting range. If your purchasing specification requires variable height, treat that as an unresolved requirement rather than assuming the name confirms it.
Manufacturer examples show why this distinction matters. Plinth Medical describes its Model 112 as fixed height while listing a manual backrest mechanism. Its separate Model 203 datasheet describes electric height operation and manually adjustable back and foot sections. These illustrate different adjustment functions; neither establishes any feature, accessory or rating for DW-EC104.
Sources: DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note · Plinth Medical Model 112: fixed height with a manual backrest · Plinth Medical Model 203 datasheet: separate height and section adjustments
Put each DW-EC104 specification in the right field
Use the following as a starting comparison sheet. Preserve the catalogue labels and ask the supplier to confirm the offered model against your requirements.
| Field | Catalogue information | Question for the quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 180 × 60 × 65 cm | Confirm assembled dimensions and any projecting accessories. |
| Backrest range | 0–75° (±5°) | Confirm the adjustment mechanism and model instructions. |
| Height adjustment | No range stated | Does the offered configuration meet our required working height? |
| Capacity | 180 kg static load | Confirm the rating and its conditions for the supplied model. |
| Packing dimensions | 182 × 65 × 17 cm | Confirm final packing, assembly and delivery arrangements. |
| Gross weight | 19 kg | Confirm whether this covers the complete quoted package. |
Sources: DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
Use the footprint as a starting point for room planning
The listed length and width describe a 180 × 60 cm rectangle. On a room sketch, mark that outline separately from the areas needed for staff access, patient access, nearby furniture and any accessories. A rectangle that fits between walls does not, by itself, establish that the room works for the intended examination workflow.
Record the actual available space and any door, corridor or lift constraints for the delivery route. Ask whether the couch arrives assembled or requires assembly, and who provides that service. The packing dimensions are a shipping reference, not the assembled footprint. Do not infer an installation method from the shallow carton height.
This article does not set a minimum room size or accessibility clearance. Have the responsible facility team assess the proposed layout and applicable requirements. Ask for a dimensioned drawing of the offered configuration where the catalogue leaves a planning question unanswered.
Sources: DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
Resolve materials and accessories before comparing quotations
The existing DW-EC104 catalogue note identifies differences between sections for frame material, foam thickness and included paper-roll holders. A comparison should therefore have a “confirmed specification” column rather than silently selecting one description.
Ask for the frame material and finish, upholstery and foam specification, the number and position of paper-roll holders, and a list of all included components. Where cleaning compatibility is part of your facility specification, request the manufacturer care instructions for the actual upholstery. A surface appearance or another brand’s claims cannot confirm those properties.
- List the required accessory separately from the couch model.
- Ask whether each accessory is included, optional or unavailable.
- Record any projection beyond the listed dimensions for the room sketch.
- Keep unresolved material or component details visible until confirmed.
Sources: DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
Turn the comparison into a clear equipment decision
WHO’s procurement guidance identifies technical specifications as information to consider before purchase and as a basis for planning implementation and resources. For this couch enquiry, a practical application is a short table with your requirement, the catalogue entry, the supplier’s written answer and the remaining gap. This is purchasing organisation, not WHO approval of a product.
If your facility needs a powered lifting function, a particular working height, specified upholstery properties or documented accessory compatibility, put those requirements in that table. A positive answer must relate to the exact offered model. The clinical and facilities teams can then review a defined configuration instead of interpreting a broad product name.
Sources: WHO: procurement and technical specifications · DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
Prepare your UAE examination couch enquiry
Include DW-EC104, the quantity, the required backrest and working-height features, room or access constraints, and the material or accessory details that need clarification. State the receiving location in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or elsewhere in the UAE, along with your preferred date. These are enquiry destinations; availability, delivery scope and timing are confirmed in the quotation.
An example request is: “Please quote DW-EC104 for our clinic. Confirm the assembled dimensions, backrest mechanism, supplied height, frame and upholstery specification, and paper-roll holder contents. Please identify any difference from our attached requirements and state the assembly and delivery scope.” Add the actual quantity and location before sending it through the UAE enquiry route.
Sources: UAE equipment enquiries · DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
Buyer questions, answered
Does an adjustable backrest mean the couch height changes?
No. They are separate adjustment functions. DW-EC104 documents a backrest range and a single listed height; the catalogue does not verify a variable-height or powered-lift function.
What dimensions should I use for the initial room sketch?
The catalogue lists 180 × 60 × 65 cm. Use the length and width as an initial equipment outline, then separately assess access, working space and accessory projections with your facility team.
Is the paper-roll holder definitely included?
The catalogue descriptions differ on included paper-roll holders. Request the confirmed component list, holder quantity and position for the offered DW-EC104 configuration.
Can the 180 kg figure be treated as a lifting capacity?
The DW-EC104 figure is labelled static load capacity. The catalogue does not establish a powered lifting capability. Request the supplied model’s rating and instructions for your requirement.
Product details and references
- DW-EC104 catalogue specifications and qualification note
- UAE equipment enquiries
- Plinth Medical Model 112: fixed height with a manual backrest
- Plinth Medical Model 203 datasheet: separate height and section adjustments
- WHO: procurement and technical specifications
Prepared with AI assistance using the referenced information. Original diagrams illustrate purchasing checks, not clinical procedures. Confirm specifications and suitability with the supplier and your responsible equipment team before ordering.