How do I Replace Ladder Halyards?

A ladder halyard is the rope that runs up the side of the ladder and is used to extend ladder sections or to control the retraction. Halyards should be inspected every two or three weeks of use to make sure the ropes are not frayed, ripped or torn. When the halyard ropes need replacing, do it yourself with a spare half an hour of time. You need a long and flat working space to set the ladder on to access the halyard and pulleys.

Nylon 8mm cord
Utility knife
Lighter

Instructions

- 1
  Set the ladder down on a flat and level surface such as a yard or driveway. Cut off the old rope at the pulleys and remove the strands. Inspect the pulleys for grit, or wear. If excess grit or grime is in the pulleys, wipe it off and add some dry lubricant onto the sides of the pulley rollers.
- 2
  Thread the nylon cord through the bottom pulley on the ladder side. Run the rope up the pulley side of the ladder, threading it through any other pulleys on the side of the ladder and running the cord through any line guides.
- 3
  Pull the other end of the rope down the other side of the pulley so you end up with two strands of rope coming down the side of the ladder. You should have a very elongated U shape with the pulley roller being the curve of the U.
- 4
  Tie one end of the rope to the bed of the ladder --- the section next to the ladder feet. Tie the rope to the bed on the same side as the pulleys. Use a double fisherman's knot to tie the rope to the bed.
- 5
  Tie the remaining loose end of the rope to the third rung from the bottom using a clove hitch. Leave 2-3 excess feet off the hitch and cut the remaining cord from the halyard. Use the lighter flame to melt the end of the cut ensuring no frays take place.

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