Burley LE Tiger dlite User Manual

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Burley d’lite,™ Encore,™ Solo
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

Designed For One
Or Two Children

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and LE Tiger d’lite

child trailer

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Burley d’lite,™ Encore,

™

Solo

and LE Tiger d’lite

Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

child trailer

Contents

3 Introduction
3 Safety Guidelines
4 Tool List
4 Opening and Closing Your Trailer
5 Attaching the Seat
5 Mounting Reflectors
5 Installing Wheel Guards
5 Attaching Wheels
6 Using Parking Brake
6 Installing and Operating Tow Bar
6 Installing Cover
6 Attaching Handle

6 Installing Safety Flag

7 Using Adjustable Seat and Recliner

7 Installing Padded Seat and Shoulder Harness Pad
7 Using Seat Harness

8 Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
9 Safety Checklists
9 Maintenance and Storage

10 Solo Replacement Parts and Diagram

11 d’lite, Tiger d’lite and Encore Replacement Parts and Diagram
12 Warranty

Congratulations!

Your Burley® trailer is the leading choice of refined bicycle trailer
owners worldwide. Every effort 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.

Please go to www.burley.com or contact us at
[e-mail] to register your warranty information.

IM PORTANT:

IT IS vERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIzE YOURSELF WITH YOUR BURLEY BY
READINg THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE. IF YOU HAvE ANY qUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIzED BURLEY DEALER.

Introduction

Once you’ve done the initial assembly and read the safety
guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you have
the safety harness, seat belt, tow bar, trailer wheels and hitch
securely attached.

Note: Any reference to left or right is made in direction of travel,

as if you were sitting inside the trailer, looking forward.

Safety Guidelines

WARNING

BICYCLINg WITH A TRAILER, AND BICYCLINg IN gENERAL, CAN BE HAzARDOUS.
FAILURE TO OBSERvE ANY OF THE SAFETY gUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INjURY OR DEATH.

1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly.
See “Safety Checklists”.

2. Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a
trailer is heavier and less responsive. Avoid sudden swerving,
rocks and curbs. Experiment with the loaded trailer in an
uncongested area until you become familiar with it.

3. The minimum age for the cyclist is 16 years.

4. The maximum trailer load limit for children and/or cargo is
75 lbs (34 kg in Europe ) for single trailers and

100 lbs (40 kg in Europe) for double trailers. Secure

children and/or cargo in the center, forward of the axle and
as low as possible.

5. The trailer seat is intended for 1 or 2 children who are old
enough to wear helmets, sit upright and alone, and with
adequate neck strength to hold their heads upright while
trailering. A physician should evaluate anyone who is of
questionable developmental age for trailering.

6. The maximum age for passengers is 6 years. Never carry a
child whose sitting height (with helmet) is above the roll bar.

7. Fasten the seat belt and shoulder harnesses so that each
child is held securely. Seat a single child in the center.
Periodically check the placement of the shoulder straps,
especially on sleeping children.

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8. Make sure children cannot put a finger into the
wheel spokes.

9. Instruct children not to bounce or lean, as a weight shift
could cause the trailer to tip over.

10. To protect children from flying debris, always use your cover.
Open or close the window cover to keep your children
comfortable. Never leave children unattended. Check
children frequently, especially during hot or cold weather.

11. Observe recommended speeds: a maximum of

15 mph (24 km/h) on smooth, straight roads and
5 mph (8 km/h) or less when turning or on uneven roads.

12. Set your parking brake before removing your children

or cargo.

13. Never pull your trailer with a motorized vehicle.

14. Cyclist and passengers must wear helmets.

15. Only use factory-supplied wheels, with the tires inflated
to the pressure recommended on the tire side wall. Check
pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure or
knobby tires.

16. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for
a tight attachment before each ride.

17. Use the safety flag.

18. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your
Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any damaged,
worn-out or missing parts.

19. Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement
weather makes cycling hazardous.

20. The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.

21. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely off
the road and move your children to a safe area before
doing repairs.

WARNING

TRAILERS CAN TIP OvER, CAUSINg DAMAgE TO TRAILER AND SERIOUS INjURY
TO PASSENgERS.

• CHILDREN LEANINg OR BOUNCINg

• HITTINg POTHOLES, CURBS, OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS

• TAkINg TURNS TOO FAST

• SUDDEN SWERvINg

• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFL ATION

Tool Required for Assembly: Phillips screwdriver

Opening and Closing Your Trailer

Rotate front tube upward and rear tube back
until they meet on plastic saddles.
Rotate frame locks and snap onto rear

tube.

Figure 2 To close, unclip seat buckles
on back of seat and reverse
opening process.

Note: To allow

folding, side
battens in d’lite
and Tiger d’lite
are not attached
to sides.

AVOID CAUSES OF TIP OvER, ESPECIALLY:

Figure 1

Figure 2

Frame locks snapped into closed
position onto rear tube

WARNING

CHECk THAT THE FRAME LOCkS ARE PROPERLY ENgAgED BEFORE USINg THE
TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURY.

Figure 1

Attaching the Seat

d’lite,™ Solo,

parts together on straps behind seat. Adjust as needed. To fold,
these buckles will need to be unclipped.

Encore™: Fasten buckle parts on strap, and attach hooks on
seat sides to D-rings by windows. To fold, unclip buckles.

IM PORTANT:

ALWAYS kEEP SEAT ATTACHMENTS FASTENED WHILE TRAILERINg.

™

and Tiger d’lite: Fasten male and female buckle

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 2

Mounting Reflectors

Mount clear reflectors on trailer front and red reflectors on
trailer rear. From inside of trailer, insert screws through
grommets and into reflector backs. Tighten snugly.

Photo 3

Installing Wheel Guards

Match holes in wheel guards with holes on outside of lower side
frames. From inside of
frame, install guards
using the hex key
wrench (included)
to secure the
(2) M6 x 35mm
screws. Tighten.

Figure 3

Attaching Wheels

Insert wheel axle
assembly completely
into trailer axle. Close quick release lever, with lever aimed at
trailer rear. A properly adjusted quick release lever should leave
an imprint on your palm when the lever is rotated to the closed
position.
marked on tire side wall.

Figures 4 & 5 Verify that tires are inflated to pressure

Figure 4 Figure 5

IM PORTANT:

Photo 3

MAkE SURE REFLECTORS ARE MOUNTED HORIzONTALLY. INCORRECTLY INSTALLED
REFLECTORS CAN REDUCE vISIBILITY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INjURY.

Quick-release lever

in unlocked

“Open” position

Quick-release

lever in locked

“Closed” position

WARNING

MAkE SURE WHEELS ARE HELD SECURELY, WITH WHEEL SHAFT FULLY INSERTED INTO
HOLLOW AXLE. YOU SHO ULD NOT BE ABLE TO ROCk OR SHIFT WHEELS. IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED WHEELS CAN FALL O FF, CAUSI Ng AN ACCI DENT OR SERIOUS INjURY.

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Using Parking Brake

Engage parking brake by pushing handle, at bottom rear of
trailer, to the right.
the left.

Photo 4 Disengage by moving parking brake to

Photo 4

Installing and Operating Tow Bar

1. Slide tow bar through both tow bar mounts on the LEFT side.

2. Line up BACK tow bar hole with rear tow bar mount hole.

3. Insert retaining pin through rear holes, and close spring clip
securely.

Figure 6

Installing Cover

Slip D-rings over hooked corners of front tow bar mounts and
attach buckle sections below side windows. To stow front
window, unzip, roll up and insert loop fastener ends on elastic
straps into hook fastener holders. Adjust sunshade as needed.

Attaching Handle

Slide handle into lower handle bar
receivers and tighten knobs.
To change height position, flip
handle over.

Photo 5

Installing Safety Flag

Tiger d’lite:

Slip lower end of pole through
opening in Tiger d’lite tail seam
and out through the tail bottom.

All:

Insert flag pole into hole in top of LEFT
handle bar receiver.

Photo 6

WARNING

NEvER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT RETAININg PIN LOCkED IN PLACE. AN UNLOCkED TOW
BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH, CAUSINg ACCIDENT RESULTIN g IN SERIOUS I NjURY.

IM PORTANT:

DO NOT USE TRAILER WITHOUT SAFETY FLAg.

Using Adjustable Seat (Encore):

Flat face of buckles
facing each other

Loosen tension on upper seat strap.

Using Seat Recliner (d’lite, Solo and Tiger d’lite):

For added comfort when children are sleeping, make the
following adjustments to recline seat:

1. Loosen tension on lower strap on seat back.

2. Loosen tension on helmet pocket straps on seat

back (four on d’lite and Tiger d’lite, two on Solo).

3. Tighten upper and lower seat strap and fasten buckles.

4. Reverse these steps to return seat to upright position.

IM PORTANT:

UPPER SEAT STRAP SHOULD ALWAYS BE SECURED AND TIgHTENED WHEN TRAILERI Ng.

Photo 7

Installing Padded Seat and Shoulder Harness Pad

Padded Seat: Match, hook and loop fastening strips together

(which are sewn in on back side of seat pad and seat).

Shoulder Harness Pad

(d'lite, Solo and Tiger d'lite):

Insert shoulder straps through web loops on
shoulder harness pad, with straps oriented so
that FLAT parts of male buckles face each

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other.

Using Seat Harness
Solo:

1. Position the child in seat center.

2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with
buckle positioned at child’s sternum. Adjust

straps so that child cannot move too far

forward in seat.

3. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly.

d'lite, Encore, Tiger d'lite:
One passenger:

Figure 8

1. Place child in seat center.

2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned
at child's sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move

too far forward in seat.

3. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly.

Figure 8

Recliner seat straps (d’lite seat back shown)

IM PORTANT:

SIN gLE PASSEN gER MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION.

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Two passengers:

For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two outer
crotch straps.

1. Seat first child on one side of seat.

2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle,
with buckle positioned at child's
sternum. Adjust straps so that child
cannot move too far forward in seat.

3. Repeat for second child.

4. Fasten and adjust lap belt

snugly.

To remove children from seat, release lap belt and
harness buckles.

Figure 9

WARNING

ALWAYS SECURE CHILDREN WITH HARNESS AND L AP BELT DURINg USE. ONLY USE
THIS SEAT IF YOUR CHILD IS CAPABLE OF SITTINg UPRIgHT ALONE. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INjURY OR DEATH.

Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle Figure 10

1. Remove rear quick release lever assembly from bike.

2. Match hole on flat side of hitch upper arm to left (non-chain
ring side) rear dropout hole.

3. Loosely reassemble quick release assembly through hitch,
dropout and wheel.

4. Slide flex connector between hitch side arms, and match
holes. Racks, bags, or fittings should not interfere with hitch.

5. Open retaining pin and insert through hitch and flex
connector holes. Rotate and close spring clip.

6. Tighten and close quick release lever, with lever pointing to
rear of bike. A properly adjusted quick release lever should
leave an imprint on your palm when the lever is rotated to the
closed position.

7. Wrap safety strap twice around chain stay and then over
hitch body. Fasten hook to D-ring on underside of tow bar
end.

8. To remove trailer from bicycle, unfasten clip from D-ring and
remove retaining pin.

WARNING

qUICk RELEASE LEvER MUST BE IN CLOSED POSITION AND HITCH SAFETY STRAP
PROPERLY INSTALLED. HITCH MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH RACkS, BAgS OR FITTINgS.
INSPECT HITCH AND TOW BAR FREqUENTLY FOR DAMAgE OR LOOSE FASTENERS.
DAMAgED, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INTERFERINg PARTS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS
RESULTINg IN SERIOUS INjURY.

Safety Checklists

Maintenance and Storage

Check Before Each Ride:

l

Wheels tightly attached

l

Tires inflated to recommended pressure on tire side wall

l

Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place

l

Locked retaining pin for tow bar

l

Maximum load 100 lbs (40 kg in Europe) for double trailers,

75 lbs (34 kg in Europe) for single passenger trailer

l

Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires

l

Helmets for passengers and cyclist

l

Safety flag in place

l

All seat straps properly attached

l

Children properly secured with harnesses and lap belt

Monthly Checklist

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Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector

and hardware for damage

l

Inspect tires for wear and cracks

l

Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks

l

Inspect wheel bearings for wear

l

Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or

damaged hardware

l

Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any

damaged or worn-out parts

Hitch and Tow Bar Maintenance

Store trailer indoors if possible. Do not use or store trailer at
temperatures below 32˚F (0° C), as hitch flex connector can
become brittle and possibly break, causing accident resulting in
serious injury.

Fabric Care

Hand wash fabric parts with mild soap or detergent and warm
water. For heavy soiling, use a nylon bristle brush. Do not use
bleach. Line-dry trailer cover. Polyester fabric will eventually
fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Wipe dry (to
help avoid mildew) and store out of direct sunlight in a dry, well­ventilated area, or use a Burley Trailer Storage Cover to protect
your trailer. Cover window may crack if trailer is stored below
32°F (0°C). Replace any damaged parts.

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2008 Solo Replacement Parts and Diagram

Diagram # Part # Description Warranty

1 960000 Standard Hitch lifetime

2 960009 Safety Flag 1 year

3 950003 Handle Bar Clamp Kit 5 years

4 250042 Handle Assembly w/Tether lifetime

5 150014 Seat and Harness Pad 1 year

6 950004 Shoulder Safety Strap (Set of 2) 1 year

250152 Seat (NOT SHOWN) 1 year

250155 Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) 1 year

7 960030 Sunscreen 1 year

8 250004 2-in-1 Cover 1 year

9 950005

10 250044 Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)

11 950006 Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinge) lifetime

12 950011 Frame Assembly, Rear (tube, saddles, hinges) lifetime

13 950013

14 160021 Wheels (with quick release, axle, tire, reflectors) (SOLD INDIVI DUALLY) 5 years

15 250037 Brake Assembly lifetime

16 250046 External Roll Bar (available ONLY in Europe) lifetime

17 250179 Suspension Assembly 5 years

18 950038 Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar 5 years

Please go to www.burleygear.com for updated product parts list and diagrams

Tow Bar Receiver Kit (front tow bar receiver, rear tow bar receiver,
tow bar glides, bolts, nuts)

Lower Frame Set (Main frame L & R), Cross Frame
(Front & Rear), Bag Holder

lifetime

lifetime­tow bar
5 years- flex
connector
/safety strap

lifetime

2008 d’lite, Tiger d’lite and Encore Replacement Parts and Diagram

d'lite/

Tiger

Diagram #

1 960000 960000 Standard Hitch lifetime

2 960009 960009 Safety Flag 1 year

3 950003 950003 Handle Bar Clamp Kit 5 years

4 250033 250033 Handle Assembly w/Tether lifetime

5 150015 150015 Seat and Harness Pads 1 year

6 950004 950004 Shoulder Safety Strap (Set of 2) 1 year

7 960031 960031 Sunscreen 1 year

8 250001 250002 2-in-1 Cover 1 year

9 950005 950005

10 250027 250027 Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)

11 950007 950008 Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinge) lifetime

12 950009 n/a Upper Batten (pair) lifetime

13 950010 n/a Lower Batten (pair) lifetime

14 950012 950012 Frame Assembly, Rear (tube, saddles, hinges) lifetime

15 950014 950015

16 160020 160020 Wheels (with quick release, axle, tires, reflectors) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY) 5 years

17 250153 250026 Brake Assembly lifetime

18 250032 250032 External Roll Bar (available ONLY in Europe) lifetime

19 250178 n/a Suspension Assembly 5 years

20 950038 950038 Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar 5 years

Please go to www.burleygear.com for updated product parts list and diagrams

d’lite

Encore

Part #

Description Warranty

Part #

250151 250156 Seat (NOT SHOWN) 1 year

250154 250157 Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) 1 year

250165 n/a 2-in-1 Cover and Tail for Tiger D’lite (NOT SHOWN)

Tow Bar Receiver Kit (front tow bar receiver,
rear tow bar receiver, tow bar glides, bolts, nuts)

lifetime- tow bar
5 years- flex
connector /
safety strap

Lower Frame Set (Main frame L & R), Cross Frame
(Front & Rear), Bag Holder

n/a 950016 Axle Assembly (Encore Only) (NOT SHOWN) lifetime

1 year

lifetime

lifetime

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Burley Trailer Limited Warranty

Burley tr ailers ar e war ranted from date of purchase aga inst defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and service. Burley will r epair or replace parts it determines t o be defective as follows: fabric par ts for one
year, plastic parts for five years and durable frame par ts for the lifetime of t he tr ailer. The Burley trailer owner
must pres ent t he trailer for repair at place of pur chase, with a n original sales receipt or similar proof of purcha se.
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is nontransferable. Bur ley c an no t be responsible for failure
due to improper a ssembly, modif ication of parts or ins tructions, neglect, a buse , accident, and/or normal wear. The
warrant y does not cov er any tra iler used f or rental, competition, or commercial use.

Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to a ssume any other liability in connection with this Burley
product, and there are no oral agreements or warrant ies collateral to or affect ing this agreement. This war ranty
give s you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary by st ate or countr y.

Copy right © 2 007 by B urley De sign LL C
“Bur ley” is a regist ered tra demark of Burle y Design L LC
“d'l ite”, "Enc ore" and "Solo" ar e tradem arks of Burley D esign LL C

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