1. Safer access solution ...
Access System Scaffolding LLC
Tel. Dubai : 00971 4 8804840, Fax : 00971 4 8804841
Tel. Abu Dhabi : 00971 2 5516755, Fax : 0971 2 5516744
P.O. Box 182519, Dubai, UAE.
E-mail : info@ascenduae.com
Web : www.ascenduae.com

2. Horizontal Brace Length Weight
250-HB 2550 mm 2.240 Kg
180-HB 1845 mm 1.775 Kg
290-HB 2970 mm 2.520 Kg
bou t Us
Diagonal Brace Length Weight
A
250-DB 2750 mm 2.355 Kg
180-DB 2105 mm 1.955 Kg
* Colour coded Horizontal (blue) and Diagonal braces (yellow) Colour coded braces with easy release catch design
for ease in identification.
* The sturdy design of the claw ensures proper functioning of 290-DB 3135 mm 2.625 Kg
the braces even if these are used roughly.
* Extra strong connection because the claw is pressed on the
brace.
* Automatic claw locking for a constant and secure connection and easy release catch design aids dissembly
* Horizontal brace and diagonal brace gives the tower rigidity.
One of the
* Horizontal braces are used in the tower to keep the tower square and are used at working level as handrails.
* Diagonal brace criss cross all the way up the tower .Provides continuous bracing which is very important for
overall stability.
leading aluminium Length 2000 mm
mobile access tower Weight 18.875 kg
Article no. 200-SPND-A
supplier * Equipped with special guardrail holders that simplify assembly
* Modular system with standard 2 mtr & 3 mtr traces to enable desired
platform length
* Conical couplers for perfect fitting and great strength
Ascend is one of the leading aluminium Mobile access tower supplier and exporter in UAE. Ascend Article No. 90-E/TB x 90-S/TB 250-S/TB x 250-E/TB
with its continual efforts seeks to improve products and make these as safe and efficient as possible,
keeping in mind customer use as a basic principle Length 694 mm x 1700 mm 2443 mm x 1220 mm
Weight 3.870 kg 5.470 kg Triangular trusses
The products are developed by devoted people with experience and expertise ,people who know
what the customers need to work at great height safely and at ease.Naturally, always keeping in
mind the basic requirements of the existing standards and regulations.
Width 900 mm 700 mm
To ensure safe working at great heights the quality of the product is of great importance. Quality
is paramount at Ascend where quality products are supported with quality services.Every stage of Height 2000 mm 2000 mm
manufacturing is carefully controlled and closely monitored in order to guarantee quality product.
This includes the whole production procedure from raw material choosen to the recurring quality
Length 1800 mm 1500 mm
test performed on every product.
Weight 15.48 kg 14.38 kg
Ascend towers are ideal for indoor and outdoor access solution where a stable and secure platform
is required. The highly versatile towers provide strong working platform at a variety of height. The
towers are supplied ready to erect. Our scaffolding towers are constructed out of strong aluminium Article no. 180-FT-A 150-FT-A
alloy tubes (extruded to british standard)
Span 500 is a light weight, fast and easy to assemble tower system with a rung spacing of 500 mm * Integral stairway and handrail system is Length 2500 mm
with antislip surface . ideal for frequent and safe ascends and
descends inside the tower
* Safe and simple to transport Width 410 mm
The Z configuration bracing enables quick ,trouble free assembly while providing a very rigid equipments on a scaffold tower.
* Easy assembly
structure .
* Equipped with antislip profile on stairs Weight 13.275 kg
* Equipped with standing platform on
top side. Stairway with wooden antislip step
* Equipped with windlock security system Article no. 250-STY-A

3. Components 500 series
a l
Pro fession
series Single Width Width 1350 mm 900 mm 2000 mm * All frames are equipped
500 - Tower
s with locking pin system
which is permanently
Mobile Mobile Tower
Height 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm
attached to frame and
prevents the loss of pins.
Weight 6.83 kgs 6.25 kgs 9.29 kgs
* Flexible spigots for better
Span 50 Frame
fitting.
Article no. 135-4-P 90-4-P 200-4-P
* The rungs are equipped
with antislip profile.
* The spigots are equipped
Width 1350 mm 900 mm 2000 mm with stoppers to prevent
the accumulation of dirt.
Height 2000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm
* The diameter of tube is Span 50 Frame
50 mm and the wall
Weight 10.365 kgs 8.615 kgs 12.545 kgs thickness is 2mm.
* 2.5 mm thick pipe is also
available on request.
If there is narrow space for placing a mobile Ladder Frame
Article no. 135-4-L 90-4-L 200-4-L
tower. Ascend’s 510 mobile tower offer
an excellent solution with its 90 cm wide
frames Width 1350 mm 900 mm
* The guardrail frame provides
railing at knee height and hip
• The maximum working height for interior Length height.
1000 mm 1000 mm
and exterior work is 10 meter
* The horizontal braces or bracing
• Maximum load per platform is 225 kg Weight 3.325 kgs 2.90 kgs frames connects guardrail frames
to each other.
and for the entire tower is 600 kg
including tower self weight. Article no. 135-2-P 90-2-P
• The platform hook of the tower is
equipped with wind lock system. Width 900 mm 2000 mm 1350 mm
Ladder Frame
• The frames are connected with floating
Length 1500 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm
spigot for easy assembling and
dismantling along with locking pins to Weight 5.30 kgs 8.075 kgs 5.1 kgs
prevent accidental removal of frames
• Width available: 0.75, 0.90 meter Article no. 90-3-P 200-3-P 135-3-P
• Main frame Heights available: 1.5, 2.0
meter
• Length available: 1.8, 2.5 meter
Width 900 mm 2000 mm 1350 mm
Length 1500 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm
Single width ladder frame mobile tower
Weight 6.3 kgs 9.5 kgs 7.6 kgs
Article no. 90-3-L 200-3-L 135-3-L Walk through Frame
Width 1350 mm
Length 2000 mm
Sturdy design of brace
hooks ensure proper Weight 6.945 kgs
Wooden platform 200 mm wheel with brake functioning of braces even
Locking pin if these are used roughly
and adjustable jack
Article no. 135-WT-A
Spigot-for connecting Frame

4. al
fession
Components 500 series
Pro
500 - series ers
Mobi le Tow Double Width
Article no. Length Weight
* Two types of platforms are
250 SP 2532 mm 15.21 Kg
available - Standard and Trapdoor
180 SP 1844 mm
2970 mm
12.975 Kg * Platform is light weight and
strong because of its construction Mobile Tower 500
290 SP 18.375 Kg * Platform is equipped with Wind
Lock hook.
* Trapdoor platform hinges allow
user to climb through to reach
Article no. Length Weight desired working height.
* Platform is made of Aluminium The 500 mobile tower is Ascend’s system
250 TP 2532 mm 15.405 Kg
Frame with Antislip ply on top for with 1.35 meter wide frames. This system
safe working on the tower
180 TP 1844 mm 13.250 Kg has countless applications for both interior
290 TP 2970 mm 18.625 Kg
and exterior use.
Trapdoor Platform • The maximum working height for interior
work is 14 meter and exterior work is 10
meter
Article no. 200-CW-A Large wheels 200 mm can easily
be locked and released, thanks to • Equal length braces, stabilizers, and wheel
large user friendly brake pedals. legs can be interchanged between the
The wheels has a foot operated
Length 500 mm brake. single width (510 S/W) and the (520 D/W)
mobile towers.
Weight 3.990 kg • Maximum load per platform is 225 kg
and for the entire tower is 600 kg
The alluminium spindle adjustment including tower self weight.
Length Weight allow the tower to be position in
perfect vertical manner and allow • The wheels of this mobile tower is PU top
height to be adjusted if the tower and PP core.
to be erected on uneven ground.
500 mm 0.86 kg • The towers are equipped with blank,
unprocessed wooden toe board and
wooden platforms.
Weight Article no.
Length
• Width available: 0.75, 0.90, 1.35, 1.45
Wheel with brake and adjustable jack
meter
150 mm 4 kg 150-CW-B
• Main frame Heights available: 1.5, 2.0 &
2.5 meter
Article no. Length Weight
• Length available: 1.8, 2.5 & 2.9 meter
180-BFR-A 1800 mm 4.26 Kg
250-BFR-A 2500 mm 5.17 Kg
Double width ladder frame
mobile tower
290-BFR-A 2900 mm 5.58 Kg
Provides more stability to the rolling tower
Stabilizer no. Length Weight
ST 3 3000 mm 4.470 Kg each Supple Footrest Easy assembly clamp of stabilizer
ST 3.5 3500 mm 4.920 Kg each * Adjustable stabilizer with easy locking clamps.
* Triangular stabilizer can be quickly assembled and continous be
ST 4 4000 mm 5.23 Kg each adjusted in a telescopic manner.
* The stiff material of the stabilizer foot rest provides additional safety
ST 4.5 4500 mm 5.71 Kg each against the stabilizer sliding off.
* Four stabilizers are needed for free standing and gives the tower
ST 5 5000 mm 6.110 Kg each additional stability.
* The triangular stabilizer is equipped with a safety warning sticker.
ST 5.5 5500 mm 6.56 Kg each * Three types of stabilizer are available Standard, Telescopic and Jumbo.
Adjustable stabilizer Trap door platform Grooved joint of Easy assembly clamp
with easy lock stabilizer

5. width
Castor wheel should be pointed outwards at
Single
approximately 45 degrees and locks engaged
g tower
as shown in the diagram foldin
Fitting adjustable legs: Press to engage lift to disengage
Take the adjustable leg assembly complete
with its castor, make sure that all the
adjusting nuts are approximately at the same
height and slide them into the vertical tube
Ascend offer a single width folding tower
Correct fitting of horizontal brace: Fitting wheel into the frame which is particularly suited to work indoors.
The diagram opposite illustrate the correct It has a base measurement of 0.75 x 1.90
brace positions. meter.
Remember : Always fit braces downward or • Folding tower can be driven through
from the inside facing outward but never standard door opening without being
dismantled
inward • The wheels with the anti-slip surface are
particularly suited for interior work.
Fitting the stabilizers: Correct fitting of brace • The platform height is adjustable and
this makes working at different heights
Lightly tighten up the upper clamps above easily
the sixth rung on each corner post. • The hinge system makes it easy to fold
Position the lower clamp above the bottom and unfold
rung.Ensure lower arm as horizontal as
possible. Position the stabilizer so that the
footpads are at proximately equidistant
from each other, as shown in the diagram. Stabilizer at equidistance
Telescopically adjust the leg and reposition
Foldable Mobile
the clamps as required to make firm contact Scaffolding
with the ground. When in correct position,
tighten the clamps firmly.
* To position the tower against the wall do Fitting stabilizer when tower
not remove the stabilizer move the two is against a wall
stabilizer parallel with the wall
* To position the tower in a corner, remove one
stabilizer and place two stabilizer parallel with
the wall and one stabilizer facing outside
Fitting stabilizer when Tower is
positioned at a building corner
Easy movable through Wooden platform Compact storage Wheel with antislip
standard door openings tread

6. Fit trapdoor platform to the 6th rung of the
width
tower. Ensure wind locks are engaged on
Double
platform. Snap 2 Horizontal braces on 7th &
8th rungs near to the platform on both the
tower exposed sides. See Picture G
st airway Standing on the guarded platform Install
additional standard and ladder frame snap
2 diagonal braces from 7th to 9th and 11th Picture G
rungs on both side in zig zag pattern.
See Picture H
Move the trapdoor platform from 2nd rung to
10th rung. Clip 2 horizontal braces to the 11th
and 12th rung on both the exposed sides to
form hand rail to stand on platform.
See Picture I
Standing on the guarded platform fit 2
extension frames. Snap 2 diagonal braces Picture H
Ascend Double width Stairway tower is both the side from 11th to 13th rung of the
ideal for safe entrance and ascend to a
tower
frame. Fit one trapdoor platform to the 14th
rung of the tower. Snap 2 Horizontal Braces on
• Integral stairway and handrail system 15th & 16th rung. Fit 2 diagonal braces both
is ideal for frequent ascend and descend side in zig zag way from 13th to 15th rung. Fit
inside the tower
2 guardrail frames (1 mtr High) on the lower
• Safe and simple to transport equipments
frame. See Picture J
on a scaffold tower
• Easy assembling and dismantling Fit one Trapdoor platform on 16th rung and Picture I
• Equipped with anti-slip profile on stairs fit 2 horizontal braces in one side of the
• Stairway and platform equipped with guardrail on 16th and 17th rungs in one
wind lock security system side of the guardrail and one bracing frame
(or 2 horizontal braces) to another side of
the guardrail frame and place one standard
Double width Stairway Tower
platform next to trapdoor platform on 16th
rung. See Picture K
Fit 2 diagonal brace from 15th to 17th rung
Picture J
both side in opposite direction. Fit Toe Board.
Fitting the Toe Boards : slide the side boards
into the correct slot in the end boards
ensuring that object connect fall throught
and the trapdoor can open fully
(Assemble sequence for single width tower is
same as double width tower except a single
platform is used at all erecton and working
Special Stairway Guardrail
levels. Two diagonal braces are used per
Platform and stairs with Picture K
for fall protection on Stairway tower Anti-slip steps on stairway wind lock system
extension set other than four.)
stairway tower

7. How to erect Ascend SPAN 500 Mobile on
500 se ries Combinati
Access Tower ?
configurations
Important Always keep the instruction
manual and assembling guide.
Fit caster wheel with adjustable Jack in Span 50 Picture A
frame and ladder frame. Turn the caster wheels so
that they points outward and engage the brake.
See Picture A
Fit horizontal brace (Blue) in one ladder and
another standard vertical frame lowest rung and
lock to the frame with hook facing out ward from
inside or downwards .Never snap braces with Picture B
hook facing inward from outward. See Picture B
Snap one Diagonal brace (yellow) from 1st rung
to the 3rd Rung. Fit another Diagonal brace to
the other side from 1st rung to the 3rd rung.
Take care to keep the braces in line. See Picture C Picture C
Attach platform to the 2nd rung above ladder. Aluminium Triangular trusses bridge scaffolds working length 8.5 meter and working height 6 meters
Check the base with a spirit level in both vertical
and horizontal directions and adjust the nut if
necessary. See Picture D
Picture D
Standing on the platform assemble one
standard and one ladder frame to the lower
frames and insert locking pin. See Picture E
Continue Diagonal bracing in zig zag pattern
by attaching two diagonal braces on each side
(from 3rd to 5th and 7th rung) Picture E
Fit stabilizers to the base unit. Adjust the
telescopic leg of the stabilizer to give firm
support to the ground. Position the stabilizers
so that the footpads are approximately
equidistant from each other at approximately
45 degrees for maximum stability. See Picture F
Picture F
Ascend 500 series combination tower max working height 8 meter and working length 7 meter

8. Safety Notes by side, total cumulative load shall not exceed 360kg distributed.
• Stabilizer should always be fitted and should be on firm contact with the ground.
Before assembling or Erection of Mobile Access Tower (MAT) please • The tower is not designed to be lifted or suspended as a complete structure.
ensure that, • It is recommended that tower left unattended are always tied in. Always install the trapdoor
• A risk assessment has been done and safety equipment (Ropes etc) and auxiliary tools is platform over the Ladder frame (if one is fitted)
available on site for erection and dismantling the tower. • When wind exceeds beau fort force 4, cease using the tower, wind speeds:-
• The ground conditions will take the working load as specified.
• The location of the tower should be checked to prevent hazards during erection, dismantling,
moving and while working on the tower. Ground condition level and slope, obstruction and
wind condition should be checked.
• Always check that the tower is vertical, use a spirit level to ensure that tower is vertical and is
leveled (Check the level in both horizontal Direction). Adjust the wheel legs if necessary to
keep the tower balance on the ground.
• Beware of overhead obstruction-live wires, hanging apparatus (moving parts or machinery or
other objects)
When wind is expected to reach force 6, tie tower to a rigid structure. If wind of 8 or greater is
• Beware of tunneling effect caused by open ended buildings, uncladded buildings and
forecast dismantle the tower.
building corners.
• A person should be competent or supervised by competent person for working on Care and Maintenance of the tower
Aluminum mobile tower and for assembling, dismantling or significantly altering. • Keep all equipment clean, specially spigots where frames are connected together,
• Minimum 2-3 persons are required to safely erect and dismantle the tower. please check that spigots are firm in to position and should fit easily into frames. Lubricate
• Do not place boxes, ladders etc on the platform to extend the working height. with light oil.
• BS 1139 (HD 1004) requires maximum vertical distance between different platform of 4 mts. • All components should be inspected before use to ensure that they are not damaged or
broken, particularly the welds.
We recommend that you use extra platform while erecting and dismantling the tower.
• Any damage to any part particularly tubular member, castors, platform, decking must be
• When lifting materials or components always use reliable lifting materials and lying
replaced.
methods to ensure there is no possibility of its falling. Always lift from within the tower base.
Components are normally hoisted using a rope. • Adjustable leg threads should be cleaned and lightly oiled to keep them free running.
• Never place the working platform on the guardrail frame. • All locking claws should be cleaned and the locking mechanism checked for operation.
Lightly oil spring mechanism of the hooks.
• Double height guardrails at each platform levels, never stand on an unguarded platform.
• Store the components in a safe place and do not throw the components, always lower them
• Check that all components are on site and they are in good working order before use. Never
to the ground.
mix parts or components from other manufactures. Damaged component should be replaced
with the new components. Dismantling Towers
• The tower should always be accessed from the inside using the ladder frame, never climb up • To dismantle follow the build process but in reverse order, noting the following.
from the outside. • To remove the guardrail frames or braces first unlock the hook at the end away from the
• Do not use horizontal or diagonal braces as a rung or step. trapdoor.
• Beware of horizontal forces (e.g. When using power tools), which could generate instability or • Sitting through the trapdoor, unlock the near end hook and remove the brace.
overturning of the tower. Maximum horizontal force 20 kg. • Never stand on unguarded platform
• Don’t move with people or material on the tower; remove all tools from working platform. • Do not remove diagonal brace and stabilizers prematurely.
• Do not move the assembled tower if over 4 mtr. The wind force should not exceed force 4. • Never Drop components while dismantling always lower them to the ground.
• Move the tower by applying force from the base.
• According to HD 1004 the double width tower must not be exceeded 12 mtr to top
Moving MAT
platform for indoor use and 8 Mtr platform height (working height 10 Mtr) for outdoor use. • Wind speed should not exceed 29 km/hr (force 4)
• For single width tower maximum working height for both interior and exterior work is 8 Mtr. • Release the caster brakes
• If the platform height reaches more than 6 Mtr for single width and 8 mtr for the double • Raise the stabilizer feet only enough to clear obstructions.
width scaffold, then it should be secured against the wall prior to use. • Ensure there is no material or personnel on the tower.
• Always tie to a solid structure, while tying the tower attach a tie at 4 mts interval. • Move the tower manually by applying force at the base. Once moved prepare the tower for
• The maximum working load on the Ascend span 500 is 600 kgs for overall structure and 225 use.
kgs evenly distributed on the platform. This must not be exceeded. The safe working load at • Check all casters and stabilizers are in firm contact with the ground. Reapply the brake.
each level of platform is 360 kg evenly distributed. Therefore if two platforms are installed side • Check tower is vertical (spirit level) and adjust legs if required.