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NOMAD
FLATBED
Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual

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  • Page 1 NOMAD ™ FLATBED ™ Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using your Burley merit close attention, it is very important that you familiar- ize yourself with the trailer by reading this entire manual before use. If you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Burley Dealer or check our website at www.burley.com.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Inspect and maintain your trailer as outlined in the “Safety Checklists” of this manual. Have your Authorized Burley Dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualified to do so.
  • Page 4 • Improper tire inflation • Taking turns too fast No Motorized Vehicles Never pull your Burley trailer with a motorized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed could damage the trailer or cause it to tip over. Carry Cargo Only The Nomad and Flatbed are designed to carry only cargo.
  • Page 5: Hardware Bag Contents And Tool Lists

    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 the “Hitching Your Burley to Your Bicycle” section for the proper installation and use of your hitch.
  • Page 6: Mounting The Reflectors

    Mounting the Reflectors Nomad : The reflector brackets mount on the outside rear of each side ™ panel, 2.5” up from the plastic connector on the side panel. (The holes for the mounting screws are covered by the fabric.) To mount the bracket, insert a self-tapping bracket screw through the hole in the curved section of the reflector and drive the screw through the fabric, 2.5”...
  • Page 7: Installing The Side Rails (Nomad Only)

    The narrower end of each side panel goes to the rear, with the “Burley” logo facing outward. Snap the plastic side panel hold-downs over the side panel tubing at the front and rear of each side as shown.
  • Page 8: Installing The Tailgate And Splashguard (Nomad Only)

    WARNING All four side panel hold-downs must be snapped in place before using the trailer. Otherwise, the side rails can shift or collapse, resulting in the loss of cargo. Installing the Tailgate and Splashguard Nomad : Thread the rear tie-down straps through the inner and then outer slots ™...
  • Page 9: Installing The Tow Bar

    Installing the Tow Bar for the Nomad ™ Tip the trailer onto its back end. 1. Slide Tow Bar Slide the tow bar onto the pivot onto Pivot Pin pin at the left front. Remove the . Anchor Lock hairpin cotter and lock pin from Pin with 2.
  • Page 10: Installing The Safety Flag (Nomad Only)

    WITHOUT THE SAFETY FLAG IN PLACE. Hitching Your Burley to Your Bicycle The Burley standard trailer hitch was designed to quickly and safely attach to virtually all types of bicycles. It is attached to the left rear dropout (the non-chain ring side) of your bicycle.
  • Page 11: Loading Your Trailer

    Loading Your Trailer Maximum trailer load limit for both the Burley Nomad and the Burley Flatbed is 100 lbs. When placing cargo into the Nomad trailer, keep the load centered or forward of the axle. Pack the load as low as possible and make sure items cannot shift around.
  • Page 12: Safety Checklists

    Inspect fabric and webbing parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or damaged hardware o Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for repairs/replacement of any damaged or worn-out parts B U R L E Y T R A I L E R O W N E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N A N D S A F E T Y M A N U A L...
  • Page 13: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Tow Bar Maintenance Lubricate the tow bar pivot using a light machine oil once a year for normal use, and every three months for heavier use—i.e., with frequent tow bar re- moval or when using in wet or salty conditions. WARNING Do not use or store the trailer at temperatures below 2˚...
  • Page 14: Parts Lists And Diagrams

    2008 Nomad Replacement Parts and Diagram Diagram # Part # Description Warranty 960000 Standard Hitch lifetime 960009 Safety Flag 1 year 4325401 Tonneau Cover 1 year 4326502 Bag 1 year 950022 Left Side Panel on Frame 1 year 950023 Right Side Panel on Frame 1 year 250072 Tow Bar Assembly...
  • Page 15 B U R L E Y T R A I L E R O W N E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N A N D S A F E T Y M A N U A L...
  • Page 16 2008 Flatbed Replacement Parts and Diagram Diagram # Part # Description Warranty 960000 Standard Hitch lifetime 950031 1 year 250027 Tow Bar Assembly for Square Tow Bar lifetime Wheel (wheel, axle, quick release, wedges, locknut, tire, 950032 5 years liner, tube) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY) 950033 Tow Bar Receiver Kit 5 years...
  • Page 17 B U R L E Y T R A I L E R O W N E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N A N D S A F E T Y M A N U A L...
  • Page 18 The Burley trailer owner must present the trailer for repair at place of purchase, with an original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase.

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