d’Lite Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual Contents 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 5 V. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley d’Lite 6 VI. Using the Seat Harness 11 VII. Padded Seat & Shoulder Harness, Child Seat Recliner™, Recessed Helmet Pocket™, and Child Seat Divider™ 13 VIII. Completing Assembly 15 IX. Hitching a Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle 17 X. Trailer Maintenance and Care 18 XI.
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a Burley® 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 d’Lite merit close attention, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the trailer by reading this entire manual before use.
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; contact Burley immediately for replacement parts.
A FRONT REFLECTORS: 1. Locate one of the front tongue mounts (A). Locate the screw hole (B) and the locating boss (C) on the front tongue mount. Each reflector has a screw hole (D) and a location stub (E). D B E C 2. Position the back face of the reflector onto the front of the tongue mount. Line up the tongue mount screw hole (B) with the reflector screw hole (D) and the reflector stub (E) with the tongue mount locating boss (C). 3.
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.
Make sure wheels are held securely; you should not be able to rock or shift wheels. Improperly installed wheels can fall off, causing accident and serious injury. 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 passengers. V.
Tongue Installation and Operation The tongue is the structure that connects the trailer to the bicycle hitch. It is designed to be removed for storage and to adjust for either trailer or stroller use. 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. To insert the tongue, slide it through the front and rear tongue mounts as shown below.
Always check that the tongue is properly installed before each use. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Stroller Use (requires optional Walk n’ Roller™ kit) Pin locked through Your Burley d’Lite is Rear Tongue Mount and Trailer Pin hole ready for stroller use Tongue in Trailer position with the purchase of the optional Walk ‘n Roller™ kit from your local bike shop.
Installation and Use of the Handle Your Burley d’Lite comes with a two-position handle that allows for easier maneuvering of the trailer when it is not attached to your bicycle. The handle is also an important part of the optional Burley Jogger Kit ™ and the optional Walk ‘n Roller™ kit. Both of these accessories are available at your local bike shop. The handle for the d’Lite is installed quite easily.
Installing the Safety Flag Insert the safety flag pole through the loop of ½” webbing on the outside of the trailer and into the flag pocket at the bottom left hand corner of the trailer as shown below. DO NOT USE YOUR TRAILER WITHOUT THE SAFETY FLAG IN PLACE. Folding Your Burley d’Lite Folding your Burley d’Lite is basically the reverse of unfolding it. Familiarize yourself with unfolding the trailer as outlined above. To fold your trailer: 1. Remove the safety flag and the handle. 2.
VI. Using the Seat Harness IMPORTANT: Only passengers who are able to wear a helmet and sit upright, unassisted should ride in a child trailer. Adequate neck strength is required to hold head upright while trailering. A physician should evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental age for trailering. Junction of Y-buckle must be positioned at child’s sternum to work correctly. Belts or buckles positioned near your child’s neck can cause discomfort or serious injury.
tion VII for details on installing the shoulder harness. 6. Seat the child in the center of the seat. 7. Snap in the shoulder straps at the Y-buckle. Ensure that the Y-buckle is adjusted so that it is at the child’s sternum. 8. Ensure that the shoulder straps are adjusted so that the child is comfortably kept from moving too far forward in the seat. 9. Fasten and adjust the lap belt so that it is snug. Two Passengers For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two outer crotch straps. 1.
Child and cyclist must wear helmets when trailering. Helmets can prevent or significantly reduce head injury in event of accident. The straps and sliding buckles sewn to the backrest of the child seat are part of a self-adjusting system that keeps the shoulder straps at the correct height for children of various sizes. When you tighten the shoulder harness, the sliding buckles allow the shoulder belts to come across the top of the child’s shoulders, creating a snug fit.
Installing the seat pad and shoulder harnesses is quick and easy. Simply follow the steps below. Seat Pad 1) Ensure that shoulder straps and lap belt are not in the way of the seat pad during installation. 2) The seat platform and seat pad each have two strips of Velcro material as shown at right. Install the front part of the seat pad so that the square edges of the pad face match up with the front of the seat. 3) Attach the top part of the pad to the seat to complete the process.
NOTE: For added safety, always keep upper and lower buckle straps fastened. Using the Recessed Helmet Pocket The helmet pocket on the child seat is designed to provide added room for the back side of a child's helmet. The seatback can be modified by making the following adjustments: • Loosen tension on upper buckle strap (B) located behind child seat (illustration page 14). • Connect/tighten lower buckle strap (A) located behind child seat (illustration page 14).
Installation and Use of the Cover Your d’Lite Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover is held in place by six snaps at the rear and top, and front. Always use your cover to keep debris out (and toys inside) of the trailer when it’s in use. To install the cover, unfold it and snap the top two snaps first. Next, pull the cover toward the back of the trailer and snap the two rear snaps. Finally, using the B-tabs in front, pull the cover taut and affixing the snaps to the front corners.
IMPORTANT: Read and study sections “IX. Hitching the Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle,” “XI. Safety Guidelines,” and “XII. Safety Checklists” before using your Burley d’Lite. IX. Hitching a Burley d’Lite to Your Bicycle The trailer hitch was designed to quickly and safely attach to virtually all types of bicycles. It is inserted in front of the left rear dropout of your bicycle. Hitching the Trailer to Your Bicycle 1. 2. 3. 4. Loosen the knob on the eyebolt until the two arms are spread fully apart.
Do not operate trailer without hitch safety strap properly installed. A dangling safety strap can contact spokes and damage rear wheel or cause accident resulting in serious injury. Hitch must seat properly into stays and not interfere with racks, bags, or fittings. Inspect hitch and tongue frequently for damage or loose fasteners. Interfering parts or damaged hitch can cause accident resulting in serious injury.
IMPORTANT: For any spindle service other than lubrication, contact your Burley Dealer. Fabric Care Your Burley d’Lite is manufactured from a tough, durable polyester. The fabric is coated for waterproofness and is highly resistant to fading. It can be easily cleaned with any mild soap or detergent and warm water. For more persistent soil, use a nylon bristle brush. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated area; wipe it dry before storing to help avoid mildew.
Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous. Failure to observe any of section “XI. Safety Guidelines” could result in accident and serious injury or death. Use Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A frequent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer as outlined in section “XII. Safety Checklists” of this manual.
Trailers can tip over causing damage to trailer and serious injury to cyclist or passengers. AVOID causes of tip over, especially • Children leaning or bouncing • Hitting potholes, curbs, other road obstructions • Taking turns too fast • Sudden swerving • Off-banked turns • Improper wheel installation • Improper tire inflation Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a fit, experienced cyclist.
Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should not be entrusted to a car driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is unknown. Use care when pulling your trailer on bike routes or along bike lanes, especially at intersections. Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces 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 cause tip over and serious injury to the bicyclist or passenger, or damage to the trailer.
reflective clothing, use a bright headlight and a red blinking taillight on your bike. Similarly, put a red blinking light in the light-holder tab sewn onto the back of your cover so you can be more easily seen. Do not operate without properly attached reflectors; replace cracked or missing reflectors. Always Use Your Cover Affix your Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover to protect your child from flying debris when pulling your trailer.
Use Your Flag Always use the safety flag—it’s an essential safety device. The moving flag will help make you more visible to motorists and other cyclists. Protect Your Child When pulling a child, use the shoulder harness, lap belt, and child helmet at all times. Always fasten the seat belt so that each child is held securely. For maximum stability and safety, seat a single child in the center of the trailer. Periodically check placement of shoulder straps, especially for a sleeping child.
XII. Safety Checklists Before Each Ride, Ensure the Following: √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Wheels tightly attached Tire pressure 30–35 P.S.I. Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place Locked safety pins for tongue and roll bar Maximum load 100 lbs.
XIII. Parts List and Drawing Note: Subassemblies are indented. Inquire for additional parts.
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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.
