Cibes Ascenda
The simple, space-saving way to move freely between floors in your two-story home.
Why Architects and Builders Choose the Cibes Ascenda
The Cibes Ascenda is a purpose-built shaftless elevator for two-story homes. Its Eco-Silent screw-drive system requires no elevator pit, no shaft construction, and no dedicated machine room. For new builds and retrofit projects alike, that translates to less construction disruption, a smaller floor opening, and a faster path from permit to installation.
At a glance:
- Drive system: Screw drive
- Rated load: 770 lbs
- Speed: 30 FPM
- Max travel: 168″ (14 ft.)
- Max stops: 2
- Motor: 3.8 HP
- Power supply: 230V, 60 Hz, Single Phase
- Lift pit: 0″
- Min headroom: 92″ (subject to local regulations, code, and site requirements)
- Machine room: Not required
- Door configuration: Same Side or Straight Through
- Cab sizes: S, M, L, and XL (see downloadable CAD files for exact footprint dimensions by size)
- Standards: ASME A17.1 Section 5.3
The Ascenda is available in four cab sizes: S, M, L, and XL. The XL is sized to accommodate a wheelchair, making it one of the few shaftless elevators on the market that meets that need. It is also the only model that can be made straight through configuration.
Let’s Plan Your Next Elevator Project
Whether you’re specifying for new construction or working through a retrofit, the Access Elevator team brings over 55 years of home elevator installation experience to help you get it right.
Accessibility Features Built In
The Cibes Ascenda is designed from the ground up for accessibility. Standard features on every unit include:
- Fold-down seat for riders who need to sit during travel (not available for small cab size)
- Intuitive handrail controls positioned for comfortable reach from a seated or standing position
- Remote control fob for calling the elevator to any level
- Emergency phone for added peace of mind
For homeowners who use a wheelchair, the XL cab is the right choice. It offers greater interior clearance than most shaftless competitors, making the Ascenda one of the only wheelchair accessible home elevators in the shaftless category.
CAD files for each size are available for download below for your layout planning:
Is the Ascenda the Right Elevator for Your Home?
The Cibes Ascenda is an excellent fit if you:
- Require a two-story home home elevator
- Need a home elevator with no pit and minimal structural work to install
- Want a system that can accommodate a wheelchair (XL cab)
- Are retrofitting an existing home and need a minimal footprint solution
- Prefer a clean, self-contained unit with no fluid systems or overhead equipment
If your home has more than two levels, or if you need greater travel distance or more stops, our hydraulic home elevator or inline gear drive elevator may be the better fit. Our team can help you work through the comparison during a complimentary site evaluation.
FAQs About the Cibes Ascenda
Does the Ascenda require major construction to install?
Minimal. Because the Cibes Ascenda needs no shaft, pit, or machine room, the main structural requirement is a floor opening between the two levels. In most existing homes, this can be accomplished with far less disruption than a traditional home elevator installation
Can the Ascenda accommodate a wheelchair?
Yes, but cab size matters. The XL cab is specifically sized for wheelchair access, making it the right choice for homeowners who rely on a power chair or manual wheelchair. Most shaftless elevators cannot accommodate a chair, which makes the Cibes Ascenda XL a meaningful differentiator in this category.
What happens if the power goes out?
The Ascenda includes an emergency battery mode that keeps the elevator operational during a power outage, allowing the cab to travel to a landing so the rider can exit safely. No one gets stranded between floors.