Burley d’Lite Owner's Instruction & Safety Manual

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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
determines 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, competition, 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 USA
(541) 687-1644 • Fax (541) 687-0436
Copyright © 2001 by Burley Design Cooperative • www.burley.com
"Burley" is a registered trademark of Burley Design Cooperative
and "d'Lite" is a trademark of Burley Design Cooperative
Printed on unbleached 100% recycled paper
Burley d'Lite
OWNER'S INSTRUCTION & SAFETY MANUAL
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Trailer Maintenance and Care
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Safety Guidelines
XII. Safety Checklists
XIII. Parts List and Drawing
Warranty
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    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 “X. Safety Guidelines” and “XI. Safety Check- lists”...
  • Page 3: Hardware Bag Contents And Tool List

    (1) Tongue, 1 1/8" Aluminum Tube w/Bushing, Spindle & Dropout Warranty Card Small, straight blade screwdriver (1) Hitch w/Hitch Knob & Ball Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual (1) Hitch Safety Strap (1) Clip & D-Ring (1) Rubber Flex Connector (1) Tongue Receptacle, Plastic Mounting the Reflectors (2) Side Rail, 3/4"...
  • Page 4: Installing The Quick-Release Levers

    IMPORTANT: Refer to section “X. Trailer Maintenance and Care” of this installed toward manual for additional periodic maintenance. Unless you are a qualified outside of trailer. bicycle mechanic, contact your Burley dealer for repairs and maintenance. Correct Wrong...
  • Page 5 Burley d’Lite and remember . . . ALWAYS RIDE DEFENSIVELY! 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...
  • Page 6: Unfolding And Folding Your Burley D'lite

    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 Mainte- nance and Care” of this manual for proper installation, use and maintenance of your hitch.
  • Page 7 Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery Swing Tongue and Hitch into Place substances are present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, walk your bike and trailer. 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.
  • Page 8: Using The Seat Harness

    Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces VI. Using the Seat Harness 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 IMPORTANT: Only passengers who are able to wear a helmet and cause tip over and serious injury to the bicyclist or passenger, or sit upright, unassisted should ride in a child trailer.
  • Page 9 Thread each shoulder strap thru the back of each O-ring located on Starting and Stopping the crotch strap and connect buckle (A) at opposite shoulder. Tighten as necessary. Adjust the crotch strap (B) so the O-ring is at Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer the child’s sternum.
  • Page 10: Reclining Seat, Helmet Pocket, Child Seat Divider

    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.
  • Page 11: Completing Assembly

    Fabric Care part of the safety harness. Your Burley d’Lite is manufactured from a tough, durable pack- cloth. The nylon fabric is coated for waterproofness and is highly VIII. Completing Assembly resistant to fading.
  • Page 12: Hitching The Burley D'lite To Your Bicycle

    It should clear any racks, bags, or fittings you have on your Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚ Fahrenheit as hitch bicycle. If there is any interference, contact your Burley dealer. rubber flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing...

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