Page 1
d’Lite
Owner’s
Instruction
Safety
Manual
Contents
Introduction 2
I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List 3
II. Mounting the Refl ectors 3
III. Installing the Quick-Release Levers 4
IV. Attaching the Wheels 5
V. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley d’Lite 6
VI. Using the Seat Harness 11
VII.
Padded Seat & Shoulder Harness,
Child Seat Recliner™, Recessed Helmet
Pocket™, and Child Seat Divider™
VIII. Completing Assembly 15
IX. Hitching a Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle 17
X. Trailer Main te nance and Care 18
XI. Safety Guidelines 19
XII. Safety Checklists 25
XIII. Parts List and Drawing 26
Warranty 28
13
&
Page 2
Congratulations!
You’ve just purchased a Burley® trailer, the leading choice of dis crim i nat ing
bicycle trailer owners world wide. Every ef fort has been made to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design, ready to provide you with many years
and miles of happy, safe trailering.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using
the Burley d’Lite merit close attention, it is very important that you
fa mil iar ize yourself with the trailer by reading this entire manual before
use. If you have any questions, we en cour age you to con tact your
authorized Burley dealer.
Introduction
Your Burley d’Lite is shipped almost completely assembled from the factory. This
manual is written sequentially to assist initial setup. You need only to:
- Install the quick-release levers
- Mount the re fl ec tors
- Attach the wheels
- Un fold the trailer
- Install the safety fl ag and snap on the cover
Once you've read the safe ty guidelines, you're ready to go! Before trailering,
be sure you have a thorough understanding of the safe ty harness and of trailer
hitch operation. Practice folding and un fold ing your trailer; it can eas i ly be done
in less than a minute after practice, no tools required. Check to see that the trailer
wheels and hitch are securely attached. We again request that you read this
manual from start to fi nish before use, and then refer to it as nec es sary in the
future.
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel,
as if you were sitting in the child seat looking forward.
When Loaning or Selling Your Trailer
If you loan or sell your Burley d’Lite, supply the new user with this manual. They
must familiarize them selves with all sec tions—especially sections “XI. Safety
Guidelines” and “XII. Safety Check lists” prior to use. It is es sen tial that they understand the differences between riding a bicycle with a trailer and without one. It
is also essential that they understand correct wheel at tach ment, folding, and use
of the har ness, safety fl ag, cover, and hitch. Always ensure that both adult and
children are wear ing helmets. Never loan your trailer if it is need of maintenance
or repair.
2
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 3
I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List
IMPORT ANT: Please verify that you have received all of the con tents
listed. Do not proceed with as sem bly if any parts are miss ing; contact
Burley im me di ate ly for replacement parts.
Hardware Bag Contents
Refl ectors: Quick-Release Levers:
(2) Front refl ector, clear (2) Quick-release lever
(2) Rear refl ector, red
(4) Self-tapping screw, refl ector
Envelope: Tools Required:
Trailer Checklist 5/16", 8mm or small adjustable wrench
Warranty Card Small, straight blade screwdriver
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual
II. Mounting the Refl ectors
REAR REFLECTORS:
1. With the trailer side panels in
folded position locate one of the
black molded hinges (A) at the rear
trailer corner.
2. At the top of the hinge locate the
screw hole (B) and re fl ec tor locating
boss (C). Each refl ector has a screw
hole (D) and a location stub (E).
3. Take a red re fl ec tor and screw it
to the hinge as shown in the fi g ure
below. Line the refl ector hole (D) up
with the hinge screw hole (B) and
the refl ector stub (E) with the hinge
lo cat ing boss (C).
4. Repeat the pro ce dure with the
sec ond red re fl ec tor, on the other
rear trailer hinge.
B
D
E
C
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
A
3
Page 4
A
FRONT REFLECTORS:
1. Locate one of the front
tongue mounts (A). Locate
the screw hole (B) and the
locating boss (C) on the front
tongue mount. Each refl ector has a screw hole (D) and a
location stub (E).
D
2. Position the back face of
the refl ector onto the front
B
of the tongue mount. Line
up the tongue mount screw
E
C
hole (B) with the refl ector
screw hole (D) and the refl ector stub (E) with the tongue
mount locating boss (C).
3. Insert the mounting screw thought the screw hole (B) in the rear of the tongue
mount and then into the refl ector screw hole (D). Tighten the screw until it is
snug. Do not overtighten.
4. Repeat for the other side of the trailer.
III. Installing the Quick-Release Levers
In the bag with the refl ectors you’ll fi nd two quick-re lease levers. Install these
through the hollow axle of the wheel. Make sure the lever is on the fl at side of the
wheel, the thumb nut is on the deep-dished side, and the springs are mounted
on each side as shown in the illustration below.
Flat
Quick Release Lever
The quick-release
lever must be on
flat side of wheel
and thumb nut on
deep-dished side.
This ensures that the
lever will be on the
outside when wheel
is properly installed.
4
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Deep Dish
Thumb Nut
Page 5
IV. Attaching the Wheels
First, verify that the tires are infl ated to 30–35 P.S.I. Next, tip the trailer frame on its
back end. If you are work ing on a rough or dirty sur face, lay down a cloth or other
protective barrier to avoid damage to your trailer. Move the quick-release lever
to the unlocked position and place the wheels into the dropouts, making certain
that the axles go all the way into the slots.
Correct
Wrong
IMPORTANT: Wheels are dished off-center and must be in stalled so
that tires are offset away from side panels, closest to outer frame.
Dished wheels are a unique feature from Burley; they create a wider
track, and thus a more stable trailer.
Once the wheels are fully seated in the dropout slots, the quick-release lever
should be positioned so that it operates in the fore and aft direction. The lever
is marked for open or closed po si tions. Tighten the right-hand wheel by moving
the lever from the front (open) to the rear (closed) position. Tighten the left-hand
wheel by moving the lever from the rear (open) to the front (closed) position. Use
the thumb nut to adjust for correct spacing of the quick-release lever.
When properly ad just ed, you will feel re sis tance halfway through tight en ing the
lever (when the lever is pointing straight out away from the trailer). If you are
unfamiliar with the use of quick-release levers, contact your Burley dealer for a
demonstration.
The quick-release lever op er ates in
fore-aft di rec tion (with lever below
the axle). The drawing shows lefthand wheel in the closed po si tion.
closed
open
5
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 6
Make sure wheels are held securely; you should not be able to rock
or shift wheels. Improperly installed wheels can fall off, causing accident and serious injury.
Only use dished, 20 x 1.75 wheels supplied with Burley d’Lite. Do not
operate with tires in fl at ed above 35 P.S.I. Failure to comply can cause
trailer tip over, resulting in accident and serious injury to cyclist or
pas sen gers.
V. Unfolding and Folding
Your Burley d’Lite
Your Burley d’Lite is designed with a lightweight
alu mi num frame, com plete roll cage, and brightcolored polyester soft ware. Setting it up or folding it down is ac com plished in a few easy steps
as follows:
Raise the Side Panels
With the trailer frame lying fl at, un fold the two
side pan els so that they are vertical. You will fi nd
the roll bar lying against the left side panel. Raise
it to a hor i zon tal po si tion and pull it into the
right roll-bar re cep ta cle at the top of the right
side rail. Slip the safety pin through the hole
in the roll-bar re cep ta cle to lock the roll bar in
place. Refer to the illustration on the fol low ing
page showing the locked position of the safety pin. Connect
the buckles at the back of
the child seat and tighten the
straps.
IMPORTANT: Always fas ten up per
and lower buck les be hind child
seat when using trail er.
6
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 7
Tongue Installation and Operation
The tongue is the structure that connects the trailer to the bicycle hitch. It is
designed to be removed for storage and to adjust for either trailer or stroller use.
Tip your trailer frame on its back end. If you are working on a rough or dirty
surface, lay down a cloth or other protective barrier to avoid damage to your
trailer. To insert the tongue, slide it through the front and rear tongue mounts as
shown below. Depress the safety button to allow the tongue to insert past the
front tongue mount. The safety button will spring back out once it is completely
behind the front tongue mount.
Open Locked
Both safety pins must be locked in place before using trailer, oth er wise roll bar or tongue could shift and cause an accident or serious
injury.
Trailer Use
For use as a trailer, line up the rearmost hole on the tongue with the hole in the
rear tongue mount. Insert the pin through both holes. Once inserted, rotate the
pin’s spring clip to engage the pin underneath the tongue mount. Always check
to ensure the tongue is properly installed before using trailer.
Pin
Trailer Pin
Hole
Stroller Pin
Hole
Front Tongue
Mount
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Rear Tongue
Mount
Button
7
Page 8
Always check that the tongue is properly installed before each use.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Stroller Use (requires optional Walk n’ Roller™ kit)
Your Burley d’Lite is
ready for stroller use
with the purchase
Tongue in Trailer
position
Pin locked through
Rear Tongue Mount
and Trailer Pin hole
of the optional Walk
‘n Roller™ kit from
your local bike shop.
For strolling, slide the
tongue back until the
stroller pin hole on the
tongue lines up with
the hole in the rear
tongue mount. Depress
the safety button a
second time to allow the tongue to slide past the rear tongue mount. Be sure to
replace the pin through the rear tongue mount and the tongue, and then engage the pin’s clip. This option brings the stroller wheel closer to the main body
to stroller easily in tight spaces.
DO NOT attempt to attach the bicycle with the tongue in the
stroller position. There will not be adequate clearance for a bicycle
wheel.
8
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 9
Installation and Use of the Handle
Your Burley d’Lite comes with a two-position handle that allows for easier maneuvering of the trailer when it is not attached to your bicycle. The handle is also
an important part of the optional Burley Jogger Kit ™ and the optional Walk ‘n
Roller™ kit. Both of these accessories are available at your local bike shop.
The handle for the d’Lite is installed quite easily. Simply depress the buttons on
either side of the handle and slide the handle into the handle bar receivers as
shown in the illustration below. The handle is designed for either a high or low
position depending on the height and comfort of the user. This position can be
changed by fl ipping the handle over and installing it as described above.
Parking Brake Operation
The pre-installed parking brake on your Burley d’Lite is used to keep the trailer
stationary when you park your bike or when using the optional Burley Jogger
Kit™ or Burley Walk ‘n Roller Kit™.
To engage the brake,
move the handle to
the left.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Simply move the
handle to the right to
disengage the brake.
9
Page 10
Installing the Safety Flag
Insert the safety fl ag pole through the loop of ½” webbing on the outside of the
trailer and into the fl ag pocket at the bottom left hand corner of the trailer as
shown below. DO NOT USE YOUR TRAILER WITHOUT THE SAFETY FLAG IN PLACE.
Folding Your Burley d’Lite
Folding your Burley d’Lite is ba si cal ly the reverse of un fold ing it. Fa mil iar ize yourself with un fold ing the trailer as out lined above. To fold your trailer:
1. Remove the safety fl ag and the handle.
2. Remove the safety pin at the roll bar and dis con nect the two buckles at the back of the child seat.
Fold the roll bar against the side panel. Fold the left
side panel fi rst, then the right side panel.
3. Remove the wheels and store them in a safe area
with the handle.
4. Remove the safety pin at the rear tongue lock.
5. Depress the safety button and slide the tongue
out of the trailer.
We recommend reinserting the safety pins in their receptacles for storage or
transport to avoid snagging.
You can partially fold your Burley d’Lite as needed. Your options are to fold only
the side panels, remove only the tongue and hitch, remove the quick-release
wheels, or any combination of the above. Do not op er ate your Burley d’Lite in a
partially fold ed condition.
10
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 11
VI. Using the Seat Harness
IMPORTANT: Only passengers who are able to wear a helmet and
sit upright, unassisted should ride in a child trailer. Adequate neck
strength is required to hold head upright while trailering. A phy si cian
should evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental age
for trailering.
Junction of Y-buckle must be po si tioned at child’s ster num to work
correctly. Belts or buckles positioned near your child’s neck can cause
dis com fort or se ri ous injury. Check child pe ri od i cal ly to ensure that
he/she has not slipped from correct seated position.
Your children will ride comfortably and safely in your d’Lite with Burley’s fi vepoint restraint system. In addition to the safety and comfort afforded by Burley’s
restraint system, you also have the option of seating one or two passengers.
Single Passenger:
1. Unclip the center support strap (with O-ring).
Ladder Lock
2. Remove both shoulder harnesses from the
shoulder straps (see Section VII for details on
removing the shoulder harness). Unclip the
Y-buckle if necessary. Store one of the shoulder
harnesses in a safe place. Leave outboard shoulder straps dangling. Do not unthread the straps
from the ladder locks in this step.
3. Remove the two center shoulder straps by
unthreading them from the ladder locks.
4. Trade the position of the shoulder straps and
re-insert the straps into the ladder locks as shown
in the illustration at left. The fl at parts of the male
portion of the Y-buckle should face toward the
center.
5. Install one shoulder harness assembly in the
center position as shown at above left. See Sec-
11
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 12
tion VII for details on installing the shoulder harness.
6. Seat the child in the center of the seat.
7. Snap in the shoulder straps at the Y-buckle. Ensure that the Y-buckle is adjusted so that it is at the child’s sternum.
8. Ensure that the shoulder straps are adjusted so that the child is comfortably
kept from moving too far forward in the seat.
9. Fasten and adjust the lap belt so that it is snug.
Two Passengers
For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two outer crotch straps.
1. Ensure that the restraint system is set up for two children so that the male
portion of each Y-buckle is facing the center of each seating position. If your
trailer was set up for single-child use, reverse the process above in the Single Passenger section.
2. Attach the center support strap with O-ring.
3. Seat the fi rst child on one side of the trailer.
4. Snap in the shoulder straps at the Y-buckle. Ensure that the Y-buckle is adjusted so that it is at the child’s sternum.
5. Ensure that the shoulder straps are adjusted so that the child is comfortably
kept from moving too far forward in the seat.
6. Repeat for the second child.
7. Fasten and adjust the lap belt so that it is snug.
12
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Ladder Lock
Page 13
Child and cyclist must wear helmets when trailering. Helmets can
prevent or signifi cantly reduce head injury in event of accident.
The straps and sliding buckles sewn to the backrest of the child seat are part
of a self-ad just ing sys tem that keeps the shoulder straps at the correct height
for children of various sizes. When you tighten the shoulder har ness, the sliding
buckles allow the shoulder belts to come across the top of the child’ s shoulders,
cre at ing a snug fi t. In addition, the sliding buckles keep the straps from falling
off of the shoulders.
IMPORTANT: Always fasten and adjust the two buckles behind the
child seat when using the trailer.
VII. Padded Seat & Shoulder Harness, Child
Seat Recliner™, Recessed Helmet
Pocket™, and Child Seat Divider™
IMPORTANT: The trail er seat is in tend ed only for chil dren old enough
to wear a hel met and sit upright by themselves un as sist ed. Y our child
must have enough neck strength to hold his or her head up while
trailering.
The seat in your Burley d’Lite is designed to provide the utmost comfort for your
children. From a padded seat and shoulder harnesses to reclining the seat to
room for your children’s helmets to fl ow-thru mesh to keep your children cool,
the Burley d’Lite is the most comfortable trailer on the market.
Seat Pad and Shoulder Harnesses
The seat pads and shoulder harnesses in your Burley d’Lite are made of a durable
spacer weave fabric for ventilation to keep your children cool, and a high tech
foam material to provide the padding necessary for a comfortable ride. If the
seat pad and/or shoulder harnesses become dirty, they can be easily removed
and hand-washed with mild soap and water. If it is extremely hot, the seat pad
and/or harnesses can be removed to provide maximum fl ow-thru ventilation.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
13
Page 14
Installing the seat pad and shoulder harnesses is quick and easy. Simply follow
the steps below.
Seat Pad
1) Ensure that shoulder straps and lap belt
are not in the way of the seat pad
during installation.
2) The seat platform and seat pad each
have two strips of Velcro material as shown
at right. Install the front part of the seat pad
so that the square edges of the pad face
match up with the front of the seat.
3) Attach the top part of the pad to the seat
to complete the process.
Shoulder Harness Pad
Insert the shoulder straps into the
shoulder harness pad as shown in the
drawing at right. The shoulder straps
should be oriented so that the FLAT
parts of the male buckles are facing
toward each other.
Using the Child Seat Recliner
The child seat can be reclined for added comfort by making the following adjustments:
• Loosen tension on lower buckle strap (A)
located behind child seat.
• Connect/tighten upper buckle strap (B),
also lo cat ed be hind child seat.
• For maximum recline, the lower buckle
strap (A) must be loose to allow
seat to move backward.
14
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
B
A
Page 15
NOTE: For added safety, always keep upper and lower buckle straps
fastened.
Using the Recessed Helmet Pocket
The hel met pock et on the child seat is designed to provide added room for the
back side of a child's helmet. The seatback can be modifi ed by making the following adjustments:
• Loosen ten sion on upper buckle strap (B) located be hind child seat (illustration page 14).
• Connect/tighten low er buckle strap (A) located be hind child seat (illustration
page 14).
The size and shape of the helmet pocket can be adjusted by adding/subtracting
tension from the upper buckle strap (B).
Using the Child Seat Divider
This feature is designed to provide additional comfort and structure to the child
seat by limiting two passengers from sliding to the center of the seat.
• Connect center crotch strap O-ring to snap hook located on the front splash
guard.
• Seat divider strap tension can be adjusted using the plastic slider on the crotch
strap.
NOTE: We recommend that the Child Seat Divider feature be used
when transporting two (2) passengers only.
VIII. Completing Assembly
At this time your trailer is near ly assembled. Snap the fabric tail gate and splash
guard to the snap studs on the side rails if you haven’t already done so.
NOTE: It’s easier to snap these when the trailer is folded; they can
remain snapped in place during folding and un fold ing.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
15
Page 16
Installation and Use of the Cover
Your d’Lite Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover is held in
place by six snaps at the rear and top, and front.
Always use your cover to keep debris out (and
toys inside) of the trailer when it’s in use. To
install the cover, unfold it and snap the top two
snaps fi rst. Next, pull the cover toward the back
of the trailer and snap the two rear snaps. Finally,
using the B-tabs in front, pull the cover taut and
affi xing the snaps to the front corners.
Folding and Stowing the Front Window
Folding and stowing the front window is quick and easy. Begin by unzipping the
window. Next, fold the window in half toward the back of the trailer. Then roll
the window up toward the top of the trailer. Hold the window in place by inserting the elastic straps into the Velcro holders on the top of the trailer.
Using the Adjustable Sunscreen
Your Burley d’Lite is equipped with an adjustable
sunscreen to keep your kids in the shade during
bright, sunny days. To move the adjustable sunscreen, simply pull on the tabs to move it up or
down on the trailer as necessary. If more visibility
is required, pull the sunscreen up in the middle.
This is depicted in the illustration at right.
Light Installation
To make your trailer more visible, clip a light into
the light-holder tab sewn on the upper part of the back of your cover. There are
several brands of in ex pen sive clip-on lights that will make your trailer more visible to motorists and other cyclists. You’re done! Please go back over these directions and recheck your work.
For increased security and safety, Burley offers a clear front and red rear LED light
package. These lights mount directly in the place of the left hand side refl ectors.
See your Burley dealer for details.
16
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 17
IMPORTANT: Read and study sec tions “IX. Hitching the Burley d’Lite
to Your Bicycle,” “XI. Safety Guidelines,” and “XII. Safety Checklists”
before using your Burley d’Lite.
IX. Hitching a Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle
The trail er hitch was designed to quick ly and safe ly at tach to vir tu al ly all types of
bi cy cles. It is in sert ed in front of the left rear drop out of your bicycle.
Hitching the Trailer to Your Bicycle
1. Loos en the knob on the eye bolt un til the two arms are spread fully apart.
2. Slip the low er hitch arm un der the chain stay (A) and the up per arm above the
seat stay (B).
3. Wedge the hitch cone all the way back into the an gle formed by the stays at the
wheel.
4. Tight en the knob un til the arms are fi rm ly clamped against the stays. Wrap the
safe ty strap around the in side of the chain stay, over the hitch body, and back to
the D-ring at the end of the tongue.
B
A
Make sure that the cone is wedged se cure ly into the stays. The knob should be
fi nger-tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should not move, but should al low the
bi cy cle com plete move ment, in clud ing ly ing it down on the ground. It should
clear any racks, bags, or fi t tings you have on your bi cy cle. If there is any in ter fer ence, con tact your Burley dealer.
IMPORTANT: Re move trailer from your bi cy cle when it’s not in use to
pre vent de form ing the plastic hitch.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
17
Page 18
Do not operate trailer without hitch safety strap prop er ly installed. A
dangling safety strap can contact spokes and damage rear wheel
or cause ac ci dent re sult ing in se ri ous injury.
Hitch must seat properly into stays and not interfere with racks, bags,
or fi ttings. In spect hitch and tongue frequently for damage or loose
fasteners. Interfering parts or damaged hitch can cause ac ci dent
resulting in se ri ous injury.
Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚ Fahrenheit as
hitch rubber fl ex con nec tor can become brittle and pos si bly break,
caus ing accident re sult ing in serious injury.
X. Trailer Main te nance and Care
Hitch and Tongue Maintenance
Your trailer is designed for low maintenance and easy care. Clean and grease the
eyebolt threads on the hitch pe ri od i cal ly to ensure that the eyebolt knob can be
properly tightened.
Because of ultraviolet deg ra da tion, we recommend that the hitch be replaced
every fi ve years under normal use. In sunny or smoggy locations or for trailers
that are stored outdoors, the hitch should be replaced every two to three years
for safety. Replace your hitch or tongue if there are any signs of damage—i.e.,
cracks, dents, scratch es.
1. Gently remove inner cap on the end of tongue with a
medium fl at-blade screw driv er.
2. Using grease gun equipped with nee dle type injector, squirt grease into small hole in brass bushing
until old grease fl ush es out ends of bush ing.
3. Replace inner cap on end of tongue to protect pivot
bushing from dirt and moisture.
18
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 19
IMPORTANT: For any spindle service other than lu bri ca tion, con tact
your Burley Dealer.
Fabric Care
Your Burley d’Lite is manufactured from a tough, durable polyester. The fabric
is coated for wa ter proof ness and is highly resistant to fading. It can be easily
cleaned with any mild soap or deter gent and warm water. For more per sis tent
soil, use a nylon bristle brush. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated area; wipe it dry before storing to help avoid mildew.
Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when ex posed to direct sunlight.
To extend the life of your fabric, as well as the hitch and other components, do
not store your trailer in direct sunlight. Do not use bleach for cleaning, as it will
dam age the fabric. The fabric is an important part of your trailer’s structure, and
provides a safety envelope for child pas sen gers. Re place any fabric that is ripped,
scuffed, or oth er wise damaged.
Burley offers a durable polyester storage cover to protect your d’Lite from the
elements when it is not in use. Contact your Burley dealer for details.
Trailer with damaged or ripped fabric components can permit harmful
contact between child and spinning spokes or moving pavement,
and cause serious injury. Replace damaged components.
XI. Safety Guidelines
Bicycling with a trailer is different from bi cy cling without one, in ways which
aren’t always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and un der stand all of
the fol low ing safety guide lines—in addition to the warn ings and in struc tions in
the previous sec tions—prior to using your trailer. Before loaning your trailer to
others, make sure they too un der stand its proper, safe use. Contact your dealer or
Burley if any of these in struc tions are un clear.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
19
Page 20
Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous.
Failure to ob serve any of section “XI. Safety Guidelines” could result
in ac ci dent and serious injury or death.
Use Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer
Use a bicycle which is in good working con di tion, with good brakes. A frequent
safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer as
out lined in section “XII. Safety Check lists” of this manual. Have your Burley dealer
main tain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualifi ed to do so.
Loading Your Trailer
Do not overload the trailer. Maximum trailer load limit for children and/or cargo
is 100 lbs. When placing chil dren or cargo into the trailer, keep the load centered
or forward of the axle. Pack the load as low as possible and make sure items cannot shift around. Loose, heavy objects can injure passengers in event of a sudden
stop or tip over.
Starting and Stopping
Be cause of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be slower
to start up and stop, and because of its length it requires more time to cross
streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. This means you
should think further ahead in an tic i pat ing stops, turns, and starts. Note that your
trailer extends out further on the left; allow for this differenc e when turning, passing pedestrians, or approaching ob sta cles (like posts on bike paths). We recommend you spend some time ex per i ment ing with a loaded trailer in an uncongested area to become familiar with how your heavier, longer vehicle responds.
Prevent Trailer Tip Over
Just like automobile and mo tor cy cle trailers, bicycle trail ers can tip over. To avoid
over turn ing: Do not pull your trail er over curbs or hit holes or other obstructions
in the road. In struct children not to bounce, rock, or lean, which can cause a shift
of weight. Do not make high-speed turns or descents when pulling the trail er.
Always corner with caution at 5 m.p.h. or less, as the trailer cannot lean into a
turn the way a bicycle can. Do not under any cir cum stanc es travel fast er than 15
m.p.h.—all road ir reg u lar i ties and your slow ness to re act are greatly magnifi ed.
20
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 21
Trailers can tip over causing dam age to trailer and serious injury to
cyclist or pas sen gers.
AVOID causes of tip over, es pe cial ly
• Children leaning or bounc ing
• Hitting potholes, curbs, other
road ob struc tions
• Taking turns too fast
• Sudden swerving
• Off-banked turns
• Improper wheel in stal la tion
• Improper tire infl ation
Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot
To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a fi t, experienced cyclist. You must be alert,
have good sight and hear ing, and adequate strength in your legs, arms, and
hands. Nev er allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailer be cause it is likely
that they lack the necessary phys i cal abil i ty and judgement.
No Headphones or Other Distraction
Do not bicycle or stroll with head phones, radios, or other dis trac tions. You must
be able to hear surrounding traffi c, and con cen trate on safe bicycling at all times.
No Motorized Vehicles
Your Burley d’Lite is only in tend ed for use with pedal-pow ered cy cles; never pull
it with a motorized vehicle, as the in creased ac cel er a tion and speed could damage the trail er or cause the trailer to tip over.
Avoid Riding in Traffi c
We recommend against riding in traffi c. If you must ride in traffi c, do not pull your
trailer on high ways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling with chil dren.
Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even if it is legally yours.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
21
Page 22
Your child is a pre cious load; his or her safety should not be en trust ed to a car
driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is un known. Use care when pulling your trailer on bike routes or along bike lanes, es pe cial ly at intersections.
Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces
Your Burley d’Lite is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be
especially dan ger ous. Any bumps or ir reg u lar i ties could cause tip over and serious in ju ry to the bicyclist or pas sen ger, or damage to the trailer.
Cross over railroad tracks, curb cut outs, and road grooves at 90˚. Riding parallel or
at acute angles to such obstacles can cause a crash,.
Riding When It’s Slippery
Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions. Your abil i ty to control
and stop your bi cy cle when towing a trailer is greatly im paired. In wet con di tions
apply your brakes periodically to be sure the rims and brake pads are clear of
water. Avoid forceful braking which can cause dan ger ous skid ding. Ride slowly
and allow a greater margin of safety when starting, stop ping, and turning.
Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery substances
are present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, walk your bike and trailer.
Navigating Curbs, Stairs, and Escalators
Never tow your trailer over curbs; rider must dismount and walk over any curbs.
If you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control: have the children
get out of the trailer and disconnect it from the bike; carefully roll your trail er
and bike, in de pen dent ly, up or down the stairs. Never take your bike or trailer on
escalators.
Use Cautiously with Pets
Your trailer is not designed to secure pets. A cat or other small pet can be towed
if they are in a pet carrier secured to the trailer frame. A sedate dog can be towed
seated on the trailer fl oor: add carpet for comfort, always use a cover, and do not
exceed 100 lbs. Never tow an excitable dog in your trailer, as it may lunge or try to
jump out causing tip over or other accident.
Avoid Riding at Night
Make every effort to schedule your rides so you are not pulling a trailer at night.
Because your ve hi cle is longer and heavier you will be less able to react to unseen hazards. Automobile drivers may not be accustomed to your longer vehicle
and may not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright,
22
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 23
refl ective clothing, use a bright headlight and a red blinking taillight on your
bike. Similarly, put a red blinking light in the light-holder tab sewn onto the back
of your cover so you can be more easily seen. Do not operate without properly
attached re fl ec tors; replace cracked or missing refl ectors.
Always Use Your Cover
Affi x your Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover to protect your child from fl ying debris when
pulling your trailer. Never leave a child unattended in direct sunlight because
heat buildup in the trailer can cause serious harm. Open or close the vinyl cover
depending on the weather, to help keep your child cooler or warmer. Check pe ri od i cal ly to ensure that they are comfortable.
Cool Weather Use
When the temperature is 60-70˚ or colder you may be com fort able without
heavy clothing because your pedaling effort helps keep you warm. How ev er,
when you consider the child’s inactivity sitting in the trailer—coupled with a
potential windchill factor—an extra sweater or jacket may be needed for them to
keep from getting too cold.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have shown that:
• Head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,
• Helmets prevent or reduce bi cy clists’ head injuries.
For safety, it is essential that both cyclist and passengers use approved bicycling
helmets at all times. Don’t take chances.
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential
Use only the factory-sup plied wheels, and keep them properly main tained. Infl ate
tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure tires, as the trailer will be bouncy and prone to tip over with light loads. We
only recommend tires with street tread. Do not use knobbies. For stability, dished
wheels must be offset to the out side of the trailer (with tires close to the outer
frame, providing a wider track).
Know Your Trailer Hitch
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment
each time you use the trailer. Refer to sections “IX. Hitching the Burley d’Lite to
Your Bicycle” and “X. Trailer Main te nance and Care” of this man u al for proper
in stal la tion, use and main te nance of your hitch.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
23
Page 24
Use Your Flag
Always use the safety fl ag—it’s an essential safety device. The moving fl ag will
help make you more visible to motorists and other cyclists.
Protect Your Child
When pulling a child, use the shoulder harness, lap belt, and child helmet at all
times. Always fasten the seat belt so that each child is held securely. For maximum stability and safety, seat a single child in the center of the trailer. Periodically
check placement of shoulder straps, especially for a sleeping child. Check that a
child cannot put a fi nger into the wheel spokes.
Be aware that children get thirsty when riding in the trailer. Bring plenty of water,
especially on longer rides; keep a full water bottle in the trailer where your children can easily quench their thirst when they desire.
Observe Age and Height Restrictions
The trailer seat is intended only for children old enough to wear a helmet and sit
upright alone. Your child must have adequate neck strength to hold his or her
head up while trailering. Check with your pediatrician if you are unsure about
your child’s ability to sit upright and hold his or her head up. Never carry a child
whose sitting height (with helmet) is above the roll bar, because their chance of
injury is signifi cantly higher in the event of tip over.
Follow the Rules of the Road
Bicycles are vehicles, and are required to observe all rules of the road. Always
signal turns and stops; ride with both hands on the handlebars except when
signalling. Scan ahead for dangerous sit u a tions, and an tic i pate turning traffi c.
Watch out for parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop sig nals, and never
ride against oncoming traffi c. On bike paths, give au di ble warn ing when pass ing
pe des tri ans from behind. If you are not aware of your lo cal and state bi cy cle reg u la tions, contact your nearby police or motor-vehicles offi ce for more information. Refer to the owner’s manual of your lead bicycle for safe cycling information.
Have Fun Defensively
Besides being practical and easy-to-use, the Burley d’Lite allows people and
children to get outdoors for some fun together, rain or shine. The fact that you’re
getting exercise and fresh air at the same time is an added benefi t! So, whether
you’re going down to the corner store, across town on a picnic, or off for an extended vacation, enjoy your Burley d’Lite and remember . . . ALWAYS RIDE DE FEN SIVE LY!
24
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 25
XII. Safety Checklists
Before Each Ride, Ensure the Following:
√ Wheels tightly attached
√ Tire pressure 30–35 P.S.I.
√ Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place
√ Locked safety pins for tongue and roll bar
√ Maximum load 100 lbs.
√ Bicycle safety check, es pe cial ly brakes and tires
√ Helmets for children & rider
√ Safety fl ag in place
√ Both seat buckles in rear of seat are securely fastened
Monthly Checklist
√ Inspect tongue and hitch for damage, scratches, or loose fasteners
√ Inspect tongue pivot for smooth operation: tongue should fold and unfold
freely; lubricate brass bushing if necessary
√ Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts
√ Inspect tires; worn out or cracked tires can lead to blowout
√ Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks
√ Inspect wheel bearings for wear
√ Inspect fabric canopy, child seat, and harness for rips, abra sion, or missing/dam-
aged hardware
√ Contact authorized Burley dealer for repairs/replacement of any damaged or
worn out parts
IMPORTANT: Refer to section “X. Trailer Main te nance and Care” of
this manual for additional periodic maintenance. Unless you are a
qualifi ed bicycle mechanic, contact your Burley dealer for repairs
and maintenance.
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
25
Page 26
XIII. Parts List and Drawing
Note: Subassemblies are indented. Inquire for additional parts.
1 (1) Preassembled Main Frame Assembly
2 (1) Front Main Frame, 1" Aluminum Tube
3 (1) Rear Main Frame, 1" Aluminum Tube
4 (1) Left Inner Frame, 1" Aluminum Tube
5 (1) Right Inner Frame, 1" Aluminum Tube
6 (1) Bag Holder, 3/4" Aluminum Tube
7 (4) Wheel Dropout
8 (1) Roll Bar Assembly
9 (1) Roll Bar Receptacle, Plastic
10 (1) Roll Bar Hinge, Plastic
11 (1) Tongue and Hitch Assembly
12 (1)
13 (1) Hitch w/Hitch Knob & Ball
14 (1) Hitch Safety Strap
15 (1) Clip & D-Ring
16 (1) Rubber Flex Connector
17 (2) Tongue Receptacle, Plastic, & Front Refl ector Bracket (L & R)
18 (2) Side Rail, 3/4" Aluminum Tube
19 (1) Holder for Child Seat Center Support Strap
20 (2) Pair Plastic Batten Connector (Front & Rear)
21 (2) Upper Aluminum Batten
22 (2) Lower Aluminum Batten
23 (2) Pair Side Rail Hinges, Per Side Rail
24 (10) Side Rail Snap Stud
25 (1)
26 (1) Fabric Child Seat with Harness
27 (1) Buckle for Lap Belt
28 (1) 2-Piece Safety Flag
29 (1) Big Screen 2-1 Cover
30 (1) Adjustable Sunscreen
(1) Hardware Bag containing:
31 (2) Front Refl ector with Self-Tapping Screw
32 (2) Rear Refl ector with Self-Tapping Screw
(2) Wheel Quick-Release Levers (not shown)
(2) Dished Wheels w/Quick-Release Seal-Mech Hubs
(not shown)
33 (1) Upper Buckle Strap
34 (1) Lower Buckle Strap
35 (1) Brake
36 (2) Shoulder Pads
37 (1) Handle
38 (2) Handle Receivers
39 (2) Side Pockets
40 (2) Rear Tongue Reciever
Tongue, 1 1/8" Aluminum Tube
Fabric Bottom Bag and Side Panel Assembly w/Vinyl Windows & Side Pockets
26
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Page 27
34
36
33
28
29
30
18
20
38
32
37
3
27
10
8
9
1
26
39
24
25
21
4
22
19
12
35
23
13
15
5
7
40
17
31
2
6
14
16
11
Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
27
Page 28
About Burley Design Cooperative
Burley has been supplying products to the bi cy cle in dus try since 1975.
Burley products are designed and man u fac tured at our Eu gene, Oregon
shop. As worker-own ers of our cooperatively owned busi ness, we bring an
un com mon degree of personal pride and attention to our work. Use our
products with confi dence and satisfaction!
Burley Trailer Limited Warranty
Burley will re pair or replace any original equipment parts it de ter mines to be defective for the life of the trailer. The owner of a
Burley trailer must present the trailer for repair at an au tho rized
Burley deal er, to geth er with an original sales re ceipt or similar
proof of pur chase. This war ran ty applies only to the original
owner and is nontransferable. Burley can not be re spon si ble
for failure due to improper as sem bly, mod i fi ca tion of parts or
in struc tions, ne glect, abuse, ac ci dent, and/or nor mal wear. The
warranty does not cover any trailers used for rental, com pe ti tion, or com mer cial use.
Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any per son to assume
any other liability in connection with Burley trail ers, and there
are no oral agree ments or war ran ties col lat er al to or affecting
this agreement.
This war ran ty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Burley Design Cooperative • 4020 Stewart Rd • Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 687-1644 • Fax (541) 687-0436 • www.burley.com
Copyright © 2004 by Burley Design Cooperative
“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design Cooperative and “d’Lite” is a
trademark of Burley Design Cooperative.
rev: 09/04
Loading...