Burley d'lite Instruction Manual

child trailer
Burley d’lite,
™Encore, ™ Solo™and LE Tiger d’lite
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Designed For One
Or Two Children
(Optional)
(Optional)
(Optional)

Contents
3Introduction
3Safety Guidelines
4Tool List
4 Opening and Closing Your Trailer
5Attaching the Seat
5 Mounting Reflectors
5 Installing Wheel Guards
5Attaching Wheels
6Using Parking Brake
6Installing and Operating Tow Bar
6Installing Cover
6Attaching Handle
6Installing Safety Flag
7 Using Adjustable Seat and Recliner
7Installing Padded Seat and Shoulder Harness Pad
7Using Seat Harness
8Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
9 Safety Checklists
9Maintenance and Storage
10 Solo Replacement Parts and Diagram
11 d’lite, Tiger d’lite and Encore Replacement Parts and Diagram
12 Warranty
child trailer
Burley d’lite,
™Encore, ™Solo™and LE Tiger d’lite
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

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.
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
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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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.
WARNING
IMPORTANT:
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.

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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.
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. Figure 1
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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Frame locks snapped into closed
position onto rear tube
TRAILERS CAN TIP OvER, CAUSINg DAMAgE TO TRAILER AND SERIOUS INjURY
TO PASSENgERS. AVOID CAUSES OF TIP OvER, ESPECIALLY:
• CHILDREN LEANINg OR BOUNCINg
• HITTINg POTHOLES, CURBS, OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
• TAkINg TURNS TOO FAST
• SUDDEN SWERvINg
• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION
WARNING
CHECk THAT THE FRAME LOCkS ARE PROPERLY ENgAgED BEFORE USINg THE
TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURY.
WARNING

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Attaching the Seat
d’lite,
™Solo, ™and Tiger d’lite: Fasten male and female buckle
parts together on straps behind seat. Adjust as needed. To fold,
these buckles will need to be unclipped. Photo 1
Encore™:Fasten buckle parts on strap, and attach hooks on
seat sides to D-rings by windows. To fold, unclip buckles. 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. Figures 4 & 5 Verify that tires are inflated to pressure
marked on tire side wall.
Photo 3
Photo 2
Figure 4 Figure 5
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 SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ROCk OR SHIFT WHEELS. IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED WHEELS CAN FALL OFF, CAUSINg AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INjURY.
MAkE SURE REFLECTORS ARE MOUNTED HORIzONTALLY. INCORRECTLY INSTALLED
REFLECTORS CAN REDUCE vISIBILITY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INjURY.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS kEEP SEAT ATTACHMENTS FASTENED WHILE TRAILERINg.

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Using Parking Brake
Engage parking brake by pushing handle, at bottom rear of
trailer, to the right. Photo 4 Disengage by moving parking brake to
the left.
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
Photo 4
WARNING
NEvER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT RETAININg PIN LOCkED IN PLACE. AN UNLOCkED TOW
BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH, CAUSINg ACCIDENT RESULTINg IN SERIOUS INjURY.
DO NOT USE TRAILER WITHOUT SAFETY FLAg.
IMPORTANT:

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Using Adjustable Seat (Encore):
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). Photo 7
3. Tighten upper and lower seat strap and fasten buckles.
4. Reverse these steps to return seat to upright position.
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). Figure 8
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
other. Figure 7
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. Figure 8
d'lite, Encore, Tiger d'lite:
One passenger:
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.
Recliner seat straps (d’lite seat back shown)
Flat face of buckles
facing each other
UPPER SEAT STRAP SHOULD ALWAYS BE SECURED AND TIgHTENED WHEN TRAILERINg.
IMPORTANT:
SINgLE PASSENgER MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION.
IMPORTANT:

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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. Figure 9
To remove children from seat, release lap belt and
harness buckles.
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
ALWAYS SECURE CHILDREN WITH HARNESS AND LAP 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.
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.

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Safety Checklists
Check Before Each Ride:
lWheels tightly attached
lTires inflated to recommended pressure on tire side wall
lHitch properly secured with safety strap in place
lLocked retaining pin for tow bar
lMaximum load 100 lbs (40 kg in Europe) for double trailers,
75 lbs (34 kg in Europe) for single passenger trailer
lBicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
lHelmets for passengers and cyclist
lSafety flag in place
lAll seat straps properly attached
lChildren properly secured with harnesses and lap belt
Monthly Checklist
lInspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector
and hardware for damage
lInspect tires for wear and cracks
lInspect wheels for trueness and cracks
lInspect wheel bearings for wear
lInspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or
damaged hardware
lContact your Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any
damaged or worn-out parts
Maintenance and Storage
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, well-
ventilated 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 Tow Bar Receiver Kit (front tow bar receiver, rear tow bar receiver,
tow bar glides, bolts, nuts) lifetime
10 250044 Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)
lifetime-
tow bar
5 years- flex
connector
/safety strap
11 950006 Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinge) lifetime
12 950011 Frame Assembly, Rear (tube, saddles, hinges) lifetime
13 950013 Lower Frame Set (Main frame L & R), Cross Frame
(Front & Rear), Bag Holder lifetime
14 160021 Wheels (with quick release, axle, tire, reflectors) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY) 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

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Please go to www.burleygear.com for updated product parts list and diagrams
2008 d’lite, Tiger d’lite and Encore Replacement Parts and Diagram
Diagram #
d'lite/
Tiger
d’lite
Part #
Encore
Part # Description Warranty
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
250151 250156 Seat (NOT SHOWN) 1 year
250154 250157 Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) 1 year
7 960031 960031 Sunscreen 1 year
8 250001 250002 2-in-1 Cover 1 year
250165 n/a 2-in-1 Cover and Tail for Tiger D’lite (NOT SHOWN)
1 year
9 950005 950005 Tow Bar Receiver Kit (front tow bar receiver,
rear tow bar receiver, tow bar glides, bolts, nuts) lifetime
10 250027 250027 Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)
lifetime- tow bar
5 years- flex
connector /
safety strap
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 Lower Frame Set (Main frame L & R), Cross Frame
(Front & Rear), Bag Holder lifetime
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
n/a 950016 Axle Assembly (Encore Only) (NOT SHOWN) lifetime
20 950038 950038 Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar 5 years

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“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design LLC
“d'lite”, "Encore" and "Solo" are trademarks of Burley Design LLC
Rev 01/08 170048 manual child trailer 08 r1
Burley Trailer Limited Warranty
Burley trailers are warranted from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and service. Burley will repair or replace parts it determines to be defective as follows: fabric parts for one
year, plastic parts for five years and durable frame parts for the lifetime of the trailer. The Burley trailer owner
must present the trailer for repair at place of purchase, with an original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase.
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is nontransferable. Burley can not 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 trailer used for rental, competition, or commercial use.
Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any other liability in connection with this Burley
product, and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement. This warranty
gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state or country.