Ascension wheelchair lifts · Commercial
Ascension wheelchair lifts: pitless lifts for stages, raised floors, and entrances
Protégé, Virtuoso, and Clarity. Installed on the finished floor.
Ascension builds three wheelchair lifts, and every one is installed directly on the finished floor with no pit and no ramp: the low-profile Protégé for stages and chancels up to 42 inches, the fully skirted Virtuoso up to 60 inches, and the enclosed Clarity for entrances and tall narrow spaces up to 14 feet. We install, permit, test, and service all three.
- 3 modelsProtégé, Virtuoso, Clarity
- No pitOn the finished floor
- Up to 14 ftClarity lifting height
- 1 to 5 daysInstallation
The Ascension line
Three models, one for each kind of rise
Pitless, ADA compliant wheelchair lifts, designed, built, and shipped in the United States. Custom colors, paint, glass treatments, and hardware are available on every model.
Ascension Protégé
Low-profile lift for stages, chancels, daises, and raised floors where sight lines matter. 900 lb, the greatest capacity and smallest footprint in the line. Portable or fixed.
Ascension Virtuoso
Rigid safety skirting all the way around conceals the space under the platform at every height. 750 lb. For the taller stages and raised floors. Portable or fixed.
Ascension Clarity
Enclosed lift for entrances and tall narrow spaces, indoor or outdoor, on a 4 foot wide footprint. 750 lb, 20 feet per minute, internal battery backup. Fixed, enclosure or shaftway.
Side by side
Compare the Ascension models
From Ascension's own comparison. The rise and the setting decide it; if a Savaria lift fits better we will say so.
| Model | Lifting height | Capacity | Footprint | Entry | Portable | Shaftway | Base color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protégé | 4 to 42 in | 900 lb | 48 x 58 in | Straight through | Yes (fixed also) | Yes | Black |
| Virtuoso | 12 to 60 in | 750 lb | 48 x 63 in | Straight through | Yes (fixed also) | No | Black |
| Clarity | 34 to 168 in (14 ft) | 750 lb | 48 x 68 in | Straight through or same side | No, fixed only | Yes | Silver metallic |
Why Ascension
What the three have in common
Pitless
Installed directly on the finished floor. No excavation, no recessed pit, and on the Protégé and Virtuoso no access ramp.
Built in the United States
Described by Ascension as ADA compliant wheelchair lifts, designed, built, and shipped in the US.
Custom colors
Black or silver metallic powder coat as standard; custom paint, glass treatments, and hardware on every model.
Manufacturer's warranty
10 years on the drivetrain, 4 years on parts, 90 days on labor, held by the purchaser.
We handle the permit
Commercial lifts in PA and all lifts in MD need a state permit before installation and an inspection after. We prepare it, file it, and perform the witnessed test.
Local service
The crew that installs the lift services it. Installation takes 1 to 5 days depending on site conditions and type choices, and service plans bundle the annual inspection with the periodic tests.
Where they go
Churches, schools, businesses, and public buildings
We installed an Ascension Protégé at Heart Ministries in Harrisburg so the platform at the front of the sanctuary is open to everyone. The code and the permit process for each kind of building is on commercial wheelchair lifts, with pages for churches, schools, businesses, municipal buildings, restaurants and retail, and apartments. Residential porch and deck lifts, and the Savaria models, are on all platform lifts.
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Ascension documents
Ascension's brochures, product sheets, comparison tables, and architectural drawings for the Protégé, Virtuoso, and Clarity, hosted here so the links keep working.
Each one opens in a new tab or downloads, depending on your phone or computer.
- Ascension lift comparison sheet (2026)
- Ascension lift features table
- Protégé brochure
- Protégé product sheet
- Virtuoso brochure
- Virtuoso product sheet
- Clarity brochure
- Clarity options table
- Protégé architectural drawings5442P portable, PDF, 439 KB5442F, PDF, 431 KB5442FG, PDF, 550 KB5442FX, PDF, 596 KB5442FF, PDF, 766 KB5442FE, PDF, 640 KB
- Virtuoso architectural drawings5460P portable, PDF, 448 KB5460F, PDF, 529 KB5460FG, PDF, 666 KB
- Clarity architectural drawings16E, PDF, 417 KB16D, PDF, 550 KB16S, PDF, 690 KB16C, PDF, 791 KB
Straight answers
Questions we hear every week
Which Ascension lift do most buildings need?
Do any of them need a pit?
No. All three are pitless: they are installed directly on the finished floor with no excavation or recessed pit. The Clarity sits on a pad Ascension recommends at 6 inches deep.
Can the lift move between rooms?
The Protégé and Virtuoso come in portable versions that compress to 33 inches wide to roll through a doorway. The Clarity is a fixed installation.
Do we need a permit for a stage lift?
Yes, in a commercial building. Commercial lifts in PA and all lifts in MD need a state permit before installation and an inspection after. We prepare and file it before the order and list it on your written quote.
What is the warranty?
Ascension's manufacturer's warranty covers the drivetrain for 10 years, parts for 4 years, and labor for 90 days. The purchaser holds the warranty, and we are the local point of contact for service.
Our own installs
Platform lifts we have installed.
Our own work, by town only.
Free in-home consultation
Need a lift for a stage, a chancel, or an entrance?
Call and tell us the rise, where it sits, and what the building is used for. We will come measure and send a written quote, with the state permit handled, within 24 hours, including weekends.