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d’Lite

Owner’s

Instruction

Safety

Manual

Contents

Introduction 2

I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List 3

II. Mounting the Reﬂectors 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™ 13

VIII. Completing Assembly 15

IX. Hitching a Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle 17

X. Trailer Maintenance and Care 18

XI. Safety Guidelines 19

XII. Safety Checklists 25

XIII. Parts List and Drawing 26

Warranty 28

Congratulations!

You’ve just purchased a Burley® trailer, the leading choice of discriminating

bicycle trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made to ensure your pur-

chase 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

familiarize yourself with the trailer by reading this entire manual before

use. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact 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 reﬂectors

- Attach the wheels

- Unfold the trailer

- Install the safety ﬂag and snap on the cover

Once you've read the safety guidelines, you're ready to go! Before trailering,

be sure you have a thorough understanding of the safety harness and of trailer

hitch operation. Practice folding and unfolding your trailer; it can easily 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 ﬁnish before use, and then refer to it as necessary 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 themselves with all sections especially sections “XI. Safety

Guidelines” and “XII. Safety Checklists” prior to use. It is essential that they under-

stand the differences between riding a bicycle with a trailer and without one. It

is also essential that they understand correct wheel attachment, folding, and use

of the harness, safety ﬂag, cover, and hitch. Always ensure that both adult and

children are wearing helmets. Never loan your trailer if it is need of maintenance

or repair.

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I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List

IMPORTANT: Please verify that you have received all of the contents

listed. Do not proceed with assembly if any parts are missing; contact

Burley immediately for replacement parts.

Hardware Bag Contents

Reﬂectors: Quick-Release Levers:

(2) Front reﬂector, clear (2) Quick-release lever

(2) Rear reﬂector, red

(4) Self-tapping screw, reﬂector

Envelope: Tools Required:

Trailer Checklist 5/16", 8mm or small adjustable wrench

Warranty Card Small, straight blade screwdriver

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II. Mounting the Reﬂectors

REAR REFLECTORS:

1. With the trailer side panels in

folded position locate one of the B

black molded hinges (A) at the rear

trailer corner.

2. At the top of the hinge locate the

screw hole (B) and reﬂector locating

boss (C). Each reﬂector has a screw

hole (D) and a location stub (E).

3. Take a red reﬂector and screw it

to the hinge as shown in the ﬁgure

below. Line the reﬂector hole (D) up

with the hinge screw hole (B) and C

the reﬂector stub (E) with the hinge

locating boss (C).

4. Repeat the procedure with the

second red reﬂector, on the other

rear trailer hinge.

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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 reﬂec-

tor has a screw hole (D) and a

location stub (E).

2. Position the back face of

the reﬂector onto the front

B of the tongue mount. Line

up the tongue mount screw

E hole (B) with the reﬂector

C screw hole (D) and the reﬂec-

tor 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 reﬂector 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 reﬂectors you’ll ﬁnd two quick-release levers. Install these

through the hollow axle of the wheel. Make sure the lever is on the ﬂat 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

Deep Dish

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.

Thumb Nut

Quick Release Lever

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IV. Attaching the Wheels

First, verify that the tires are inﬂated to 30–35 P.S.I. Next, tip the 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. 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 installed 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 positions. 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 adjusted, you will feel resistance halfway through tightening 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 operates in

fore-aft direction (with lever below

the axle). The drawing shows left-

hand wheel in the closed position.

open

closed

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Make sure wheels are held securely; you should not be able to rock

or shift wheels. Improperly installed wheels can fall off, causing ac-

cident and serious injury.

Only use dished, 20 x 1.75 wheels supplied with Burley d’Lite. Do not

operate with tires inﬂated above 35 P.S.I. Failure to comply can cause

trailer tip over, resulting in accident and serious injury to cyclist or

passengers.

V. Unfolding and Folding

Your Burley d’Lite

Your Burley d’Lite is designed with a lightweight

aluminum frame, complete roll cage, and bright-

colored polyester software. Setting it up or fold-

ing it down is accomplished in a few easy steps

as follows:

Raise the Side Panels

With the trailer frame lying ﬂat, unfold the two

side panels so that they are vertical. You will ﬁnd

the roll bar lying against the left side panel. Raise

it to a horizontal position and pull it into the

right roll-bar receptacle at the top of the right

side rail. Slip the safety pin through the hole

in the roll-bar receptacle to lock the roll bar in

place. Refer to the illustration on the following

page showing the locked posi-

tion of the safety pin. Connect

the buckles at the back of

the child seat and tighten the

straps.

IMPORTANT: Always fasten upper

and lower buckles behind child

seat when using trailer.

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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-

erwise 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.

Front Tongue Rear Tongue

Mount Mount

Trailer Pin

Hole

Stroller Pin

Hole

Button

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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)

Pin locked through

Your Burley d’Lite is Rear Tongue Mount

and Trailer Pin hole

ready for stroller use

Tongue in Trailer

with the purchase position

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 en-

gage 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.

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Installation and Use of the Handle

Your Burley d’Lite comes with a two-position handle that allows for easier ma-

neuvering 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 ﬂipping 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, Simply move the

move the handle to handle to the right to

the left. disengage the brake.

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Installing the Safety Flag

Insert the safety ﬂag pole through the loop of ” webbing on the outside of the

trailer and into the ﬂag 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 basically the reverse of unfolding it. Familiarize your-

self with unfolding the trailer as outlined above. To fold your trailer:

1. Remove the safety ﬂag and the handle.

2. Remove the safety pin at the roll bar and discon-

nect the two buckles at the back of the child seat.

Fold the roll bar against the side panel. Fold the left

side panel ﬁrst, 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 operate your Burley d’Lite in a

partially folded condition.

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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 physician

should evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental age

for trailering.

Junction of Y-buckle must be positioned at child’s sternum to work

correctly. Belts or buckles positioned near your child’s neck can cause

discomfort or serious injury. Check child periodically 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 ﬁve-

point 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).

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 shoul-

der 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 ﬂat 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-

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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 ad-

justed 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 Pas-

senger section.

2. Attach the center support strap with O-ring.

3. Seat the ﬁrst child on one side of the trailer.

4. Snap in the shoulder straps at the Y-buckle. Ensure that the Y-buckle is ad-

justed 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.

Ladder Lock

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Child and cyclist must wear helmets when trailering. Helmets can

prevent or signiﬁcantly 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-adjusting system that keeps the shoulder straps at the correct height

for children of various sizes. When you tighten the shoulder harness, the sliding

buckles allow the shoulder belts to come across the top of the child’s shoulders,

creating a snug ﬁt. 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 trailer seat is intended only for children old enough

to wear a helmet and sit upright by themselves unassisted. Your 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 ﬂow-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 ﬂow-thru ventilation.

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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 com-

fort by making the following adjustments:

• Loosen tension on lower buckle strap (A)

located behind child seat.

• Connect/tighten upper buckle strap (B),

also located behind child seat.

• For maximum recline, the lower buckle

strap (A) must be loose to allow

seat to move backward.

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NOTE: For added safety, always keep upper and lower buckle straps

fastened.

Using the Recessed Helmet Pocket

The helmet pocket on the child seat is designed to provide added room for the

back side of a child's helmet. The seatback can be modiﬁed by making the follow-

ing adjustments:

• Loosen tension on upper buckle strap (B) located behind child seat (illustra-

tion page 14).

• Connect/tighten lower buckle strap (A) located behind 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 nearly 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 unfolding.

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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 ﬁrst. 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

afﬁxing 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 insert-

ing 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 sun-

screen, 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 inexpensive clip-on lights that will make your trailer more vis-

ible to motorists and other cyclists. You’re done! Please go back over these direc-

tions 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 reﬂectors.

See your Burley dealer for details.

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IMPORTANT: Read and study sections “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 trailer hitch was designed to quickly and safely attach to virtually all types of

bicycles. It is inserted in front of the left rear dropout of your bicycle.

Hitching the Trailer to Your Bicycle

1. Loosen the knob on the eyebolt until the two arms are spread fully apart.

2. Slip the lower hitch arm under the chain stay (A) and the upper arm above the

seat stay (B).

3. Wedge the hitch cone all the way back into the angle formed by the stays at the

wheel.

4. Tighten the knob until the arms are ﬁrmly clamped against the stays. Wrap the

safety strap around the inside of the chain stay, over the hitch body, and back to

the D-ring at the end of the tongue.

Make sure that the cone is wedged securely into the stays. The knob should be

ﬁnger-tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should not move, but should allow the

bicycle complete movement, including lying it down on the ground. It should

clear any racks, bags, or ﬁttings you have on your bicycle. If there is any inter-

ference, contact your Burley dealer.

IMPORTANT: Remove trailer from your bicycle when it’s not in use to

prevent deforming the plastic hitch.

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Do not operate trailer without hitch safety strap properly installed. A

dangling safety strap can contact spokes and damage rear wheel

or cause accident resulting in serious injury.

Hitch must seat properly into stays and not interfere with racks, bags,

or ﬁttings. Inspect hitch and tongue frequently for damage or loose

fasteners. Interfering parts or damaged hitch can cause accident

resulting in serious injury.

Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32 Fahrenheit as

hitch rubber ﬂex connector can become brittle and possibly break,

causing accident resulting in serious injury.

X. Trailer Maintenance 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 periodically to ensure that the eyebolt knob can be

properly tightened.

Because of ultraviolet degradation, we recommend that the hitch be replaced

every ﬁve 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, scratches.

1. Gently remove inner cap on the end of tongue with a

medium ﬂat-blade screwdriver.

2. Using grease gun equipped with needle type injec-

tor, squirt grease into small hole in brass bushing

until old grease ﬂushes out ends of bushing.

3. Replace inner cap on end of tongue to protect pivot

bushing from dirt and moisture.

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IMPORTANT: For any spindle service other than lubrication, contact

your Burley Dealer.

Fabric Care

Your Burley d’Lite is manufactured from a tough, durable polyester. The fabric

is coated for waterproofness and is highly resistant to fading. It can be easily

cleaned with any mild soap or detergent and warm water. For more persistent

soil, use a nylon bristle brush. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ven-

tilated area; wipe it dry before storing to help avoid mildew.

Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed 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

damage the fabric. The fabric is an important part of your trailer’s structure, and

provides a safety envelope for child passengers. Replace any fabric that is ripped,

scuffed, or otherwise 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 bicycling without one, in ways which

aren’t always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and understand all of

the following safety guidelines in addition to the warnings and instructions in

the previous sections prior to using your trailer. Before loaning your trailer to

others, make sure they too understand its proper, safe use. Contact your dealer or

Burley if any of these instructions are unclear.

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Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous.

Failure to observe any of section “XI. Safety Guidelines” could result

in accident and serious injury or death.

Use Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer

Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A frequent

safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer as

outlined in section “XII. Safety Checklists” of this manual. Have your Burley dealer

maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualiﬁed 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 children 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 can-

not shift around. Loose, heavy objects can injure passengers in event of a sudden

stop or tip over.

Starting and Stopping

Because 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 anticipating stops, turns, and starts. Note that your

trailer extends out further on the left; allow for this difference when turning, pass-

ing pedestrians, or approaching obstacles (like posts on bike paths). We recom-

mend you spend some time experimenting with a loaded trailer in an uncon-

gested area to become familiar with how your heavier, longer vehicle responds.

Prevent Trailer Tip Over

Just like automobile and motorcycle trailers, bicycle trailers can tip over. To avoid

overturning: Do not pull your trailer over curbs or hit holes or other obstructions

in the road. Instruct 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 trailer.

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 circumstances travel faster than 15

m.p.h. all road irregularities and your slowness to react are greatly magniﬁed.

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Trailers can tip over causing damage to trailer and serious injury to

cyclist or passengers.

AVOID causes of tip over, especially

• Children leaning or bouncing

• Hitting potholes, curbs, other

road obstructions

• Taking turns too fast

• Sudden swerving

• Off-banked turns

• Improper wheel installation

• Improper tire inﬂation

Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot

To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a ﬁt, experienced cyclist. You must be alert,

have good sight and hearing, and adequate strength in your legs, arms, and

hands. Never allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailer because it is likely

that they lack the necessary physical ability and judgement.

No Headphones or Other Distraction

Do not bicycle or stroll with headphones, radios, or other distractions. You must

be able to hear surrounding trafﬁc, and concentrate on safe bicycling at all times.

No Motorized Vehicles

Your Burley d’Lite is only intended for use with pedal-powered cycles; never pull

it with a motorized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed could dam-

age the trailer or cause the trailer to tip over.

Avoid Riding in Trafﬁc

We recommend against riding in trafﬁc. If you must ride in trafﬁc, do not pull your

trailer on highways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling with children.

Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even if it is legally yours.

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Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should not be entrusted to a car

driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is unknown. Use care when pull-

ing your trailer on bike routes or along bike lanes, especially 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 dangerous. Any bumps or irregularities could cause tip over and seri-

ous injury to the bicyclist or passenger, or damage to the trailer.

Cross over railroad tracks, curb cutouts, 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 ability to control

and stop your bicycle when towing a trailer is greatly impaired. In wet conditions

apply your brakes periodically to be sure the rims and brake pads are clear of

water. Avoid forceful braking which can cause dangerous skidding. Ride slowly

and allow a greater margin of safety when starting, stopping, 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 trailer

and bike, independently, 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 ﬂoor: 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 vehicle is longer and heavier you will be less able to react to un-

seen 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,

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reﬂective 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 reﬂectors; replace cracked or missing reﬂectors.

Always Use Your Cover

Afﬁx your Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover to protect your child from ﬂying 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 peri-

odically to ensure that they are comfortable.

Cool Weather Use

When the temperature is 60-70 or colder you may be comfortable without

heavy clothing because your pedaling effort helps keep you warm. However,

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 bicyclists’ 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-supplied wheels, and keep them properly maintained. Inﬂate

tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pres-

sure 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 outside 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 Maintenance and Care” of this manual for proper

installation, use and maintenance of your hitch.

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Use Your Flag

Always use the safety ﬂag it’s an essential safety device. The moving ﬂag 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 maxi-

mum 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 ﬁnger 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 chil-

dren 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 signiﬁcantly 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 situations, and anticipate turning trafﬁc.

Watch out for parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop signals, and never

ride against oncoming trafﬁc. On bike paths, give audible warning when passing

pedestrians from behind. If you are not aware of your local and state bicycle reg-

ulations, contact your nearby police or motor-vehicles ofﬁce for more informa-

tion. 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 beneﬁt! So, whether

you’re going down to the corner store, across town on a picnic, or off for an ex-

tended vacation, enjoy your Burley d’Lite and remember . . . ALWAYS RIDE DEFEN-

SIVELY!

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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, especially brakes and tires

Helmets for children & rider

Safety ﬂag 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, abrasion, 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 Maintenance and Care” of

this manual for additional periodic maintenance. Unless you are a

qualiﬁed bicycle mechanic, contact your Burley dealer for repairs

and maintenance.

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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) Tongue, 1 1/8" Aluminum Tube

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 Reﬂector 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) Fabric Bottom Bag and Side Panel Assembly w/Vinyl Windows & Side Pockets

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 Reﬂector with Self-Tapping Screw

32 (2) Rear Reﬂector 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

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37 27

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24 22

32 35

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About Burley Design Cooperative

Burley has been supplying products to the bicycle industry since 1975.

Burley products are designed and manufactured at our Eugene, Oregon

shop. As worker-owners of our cooperatively owned business, we bring an

uncommon degree of personal pride and attention to our work. Use our

products with conﬁdence and satisfaction!

Burley Trailer Limited Warranty

Burley will repair or replace any original equipment parts it de-

termines to be defective for the life of the trailer. The owner of a

Burley trailer must present the trailer for repair at an authorized

Burley dealer, together with an original sales receipt or similar

proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original

owner and is nontransferable. Burley cannot be responsible

for failure due to improper assembly, modiﬁcation of parts or

instructions, neglect, abuse, accident, and/or normal wear. The

warranty does not cover any trailers used for rental, compe-

tition, or commercial use.

Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume

any other liability in connection with Burley trailers, and there

are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting

this agreement.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc 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-***-**** • Fax 541-***-**** • www.burley.com

“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design Cooperative and “d’Lite” is a

trademark of Burley Design Cooperative.

rev: 09/04

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