The floor plan says the bed fits. But can the delivery crew get it through the service door, around the hallway corner, and into the room? Those are the questions to answer before you order a commercial red light therapy bed.
To find out whether the bed will fit through your door, ask your supplier for the dimensions of the largest piece the crew will move. Check that piece against every narrow opening and tight turn along the route. If the bed stays crated for part of the move, use the crate dimensions for that stretch.
Which Red Light Therapy Bed Dimensions Do You Need?
Ask your supplier for three sets of dimensions. Each answers a different question:
- Packed dimensions: Get the length, width, height, and weight of each crate or pallet. Use these figures wherever the equipment will still be packed.
- Dimensions for moving: Get the dimensions and weight of the largest piece the crew will move indoors. Depending on the model and the approved handling procedure, that could be the entire bed or a separate section.
- Installed dimensions: Get the overall size of the assembled bed and ask how much clearance you need to open the canopy, help clients get in and out, clean the bed, and access it for service.
For example, the Magique Power Diamond commercial red light therapy bed has a listed overall size of 90.6 × 49.6 × 44.6 inches (2,300 × 1,260 × 1,134 mm, L × W × H). Use those figures to start planning the room. For the doorway and hallway, ask for the dimensions of the bed as the crew will actually move it.
How to Measure the Delivery Route
Walk the route from the unloading point to the spot where the bed will sit. If the crew will use a service entrance, start there. At each tight spot, take a photo that shows both the opening and the space available to approach it.
1. Measure the Clear Door Opening
Measure the usable width and height with the door open as it will be during delivery. A door sold as 36 inches wide may leave less than 36 inches of usable space. Note any hardware that sticks into the opening, along with raised thresholds or steps. Repeat this for every door along the route, including the treatment room door.
The U.S. Access Board’s doorway diagram in Section 404.2.3 shows where to measure clear width on a swinging door opened to 90 degrees. Use it to identify the measuring points. Your delivery team still needs the actual opening dimensions and enough space to maneuver the equipment.
2. Check Hallways and Tight Turns
Measure the usable hallway width on both sides of each tight turn. Account for fixed obstacles such as handrails, cabinets, or columns. A long section can fit in both hallways and still run out of room at the corner. If the treatment room door sits just around a bend, show the corner and the doorway in the same photo.
3. Measure the Elevator Door and Cab
Record the clear width and height of the elevator door, the usable dimensions inside the cab, and the posted weight limit. Check how much room the crew has to line up with the door and turn after exiting. Share the figures with your delivery team so they can account for the bed, handling equipment, and crew. If the route involves stairs, have the team review it before you order.
What If the Bed Won’t Fit Fully Assembled?
Ask whether the exact model can be moved in separate sections. One Magique Power bed configuration with a detachable upper and lower section is an example. If your model supports this, request the dimensions and weight of each section, the approved moving orientation, and written confirmation of who will take it apart and put it back together.
Check what your delivery quote covers. Unloading a crate, moving the bed into the room, and setting it up are separate tasks. Confirm who handles each one. If the route is still too tight, check another entrance or compare a smaller model before committing to building changes.
Pre-Delivery Checklist for Spas and Wellness Centers
When requesting a quote, send your supplier and delivery team these details in one message:
- Project: Your city, facility type, and the bed model you’re considering.
- Doors: Clear width and height at the tightest openings, with photos of the doors open.
- Hallways: Usable widths on both sides of tight turns, plus photos of steps, ramps, or thresholds.
- Elevator, if applicable: Clear door opening, usable cab dimensions, and posted weight limit.
- Installation room: Usable room dimensions and a sketch or photo showing where the bed will sit.
Ask your supplier to confirm the packed dimensions, the dimensions of the largest piece to be moved, the installed footprint, and the required clearances for the configuration on your quote. Share that reply with the delivery team before scheduling the move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a red light therapy bed fit through a 36-inch door?
It depends on the actual clear opening, the size of the largest piece being moved, and the space on both sides of the door. Give your delivery team the measured opening and a photo of the approach so they can check the route for your model.
How much room does a commercial red light therapy bed need?
Start with the assembled footprint. Ask the supplier how much clearance the model needs for canopy movement, client access, cleaning, ventilation, and service. A bed can fit on paper and still sit too close to a wall to use or maintain comfortably.
Can a red light therapy bed be moved on its side?
Only if the manufacturer confirms that the specific model or section can be moved in that position. Ask for the approved handling instructions before the crew attempts the move.
Check the Route Before You Order
If you’re comparing commercial red light therapy beds for a spa, gym, or wellness center, send us your measurements while you’re still choosing a model. Include a photo of the tightest spot and the model you’re considering so we can identify which dimensions your delivery team needs.
