Table Of Contents; Introduction; Safety Guidelines - Burley NOMAD Owner's Instruction And Safety Manual

Congratulations!
Your Burley trailer is the leading choice of discriminating bicycle trailer
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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.
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.
T able of Contents
Introduction
Safety Guidelines
Hardware Bag Contents and Tool Lists
Mounting the Reflectors
Attaching the Wheels
Installing the Side Rails (Nomad Only)
Installing the Tailgate and Splashguard (Nomad Only)
Installing the Rollbar and Cover (Nomad Only)
Installing the Tongue
Installing the Safety Flag (Nomad Only)
Hitching Your Burley to Your Bicycle
Loading Your Trailer
Safety Checklists
Maintenance and Storage
Parts Lists and Diagrams
Warranty

Introduction

Your Burley is shipped almost completely assembled from the factory. Your
final assembly should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Once you've read the safety
guidelines, you're ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you have a thorough
understanding of the trailer hitch operation. Review the loading guidelines,
and make sure the trailer wheels and hitch are securely attached.
NOTE:
Safety Guidelines
Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which
aren't always obvious. It is essential that you read and understand all of the
following safety guide lines-in addition to the warnings and instructions in
the following sections-prior to using your trailer. Contact your Authorized
Burley 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.
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Failure to observe any of the safety guidelines in this manual
could result in accident and serious injury or death.
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Use a Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer
Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A fre-
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quent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your
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trailer as outlined in the "Safety Checklists" of this manual. Have your
Authorized Burley Dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you
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are not qualified to do so.
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Starting and Stopping
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Because of the trailer's additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be
slower to start and stop, and because of its length, requires more time to
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cross streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive.
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Think ahead and anticipate stops, turns and starts. Note that your trailer ex-
tends further out on the left; allow for this difference when turning, passing
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pedestrians or approaching obstacles, such as posts on bike paths. Experi-
ment with a loaded trailer in an uncongested area to become familiar with
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how your heavier, longer vehicle responds.
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Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel,
as if you were sitting on the bike seat looking forward.
WARNING
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