Burley ENCORE User manual

Contents
SECTION PAGE
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 4
V. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley Encore 6
VI. Using the Seat Harness 10
VII. Completing Assembly 12
VIII. Hitching the Burley Encore to Your Bicycle 13
IX. Trailer Maintenance and Care 14
X. Safety Guidelines 15
XI. Safety Checklists 21
XII. Parts List and Drawing 22
Warranty 24
Encore
Owner’s
Instruction
& Safety
Manual

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Burley Encore Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Congratulations!
You’ve just purchased the Burley Encore child trailer, the leading choice
of discriminating 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.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using
the Burley Encore merit close attention, it is very important that you
familiarize yourself with the trailer by reading this manual all the way
through before use. If you have any questions we encourage you to
contact your Burley dealer.
Introduction
Your Burley Encore is shipped almost completely assembled from the fac-
tory. 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-Encore, supply the new user with this manual.
They must familiarize themselves with all sections—especially sections
“X. Safety Guidelines” and “XI. Safety Checklists” prior to use. It is essential
that they understand 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 child are wearing helmets. Never loan
your trailer if it is in 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; con-
tact Burley immediately for replacement parts.
Hardware Bag Contents
Reflectors:
(2) small red reflectors
(2) small white reflectors
(4) hex head reflector screws
(2) wheel skewers with springs and nuts
Envelope:
Trailer Checklist
Warranty Card
Burley Encore Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual
II. Mounting the Reflectors
1. With the trailer side panels in
folded position locate one of
the 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).
Eachreflectorhasa screwhole
(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 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.
5. In similar fashion, repeat steps 1 through 4 on the trailer front using the
two clear reflectors.
A
B
D
E
C
Tools required:
Small and large Phillips screwdriver
4/16” or adjustable wrench

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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
nutted side of the wheel, and the long axle and the thumb nut on the other
side. This keeps the wheel away from the fabric side panel. The springs are
mounted on each side as shown in the illustration below.
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.
The quick-release lever
must be on the flat side
of wheel, and thumb nut
on the opposite side. This
ensures that the lever will
be on the outside when
wheel is properly installed.
Thumb Nut
Flat
Quick
Release
Lever
The quick-release
lever and flat side
of the wheel must
be installed toward
the outside of the
trailer.
Correct Wrong

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IMPORTANT: Wheels must be installed so that tires are offset away
from side panels, closest to outer frame. Bolts sticking out from inner
frame at rear are designed to interfere with improper installation of
wheel. These wheels are a unique feature of Burley trailers; they cre-
ate 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. Usethe thumbnut toadjustfor correctspacing ofthe
quick-release lever.
When properly adjusted, you will feel resistance halfway through tightening
thelever(when thelever ispointing straight outaway fromthe trailer). Ifyou
are unfamiliar with the use of quick-release levers, contact your Burley dealer
for a demonstration.
Make sure wheels are held securely; you should not be able to
rock or shift wheels. Improperly installed wheels can fall off, caus-
ing accident and serious injury.
Only use the 20 x 1.75 wheels supplied with Burley Encore. 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.
The quick-release lever
operates in fore-aft direction
(with lever below the axle).
The drawing shows left-hand
wheel in the closed position.