Burley Encore X Child Bike Trailer Instruction Manual

Encore ™X
OWNER’S INSTRUCTION & SAFETY MANUAL

Encore X Child Bike Trailer

IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT

BEFORE USING YOUR TRAILER, PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THIS BURLEY MANUAL. FOR QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BURLEY DEALER OR VISIT WWW.BURLEY.COM.

INTRODUCTION

WARNING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF THE PASSENGER OR RIDER.

• Never leave your child unattended

• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.

• To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding this product

• Do not let your child play with this product

• This seat is not suitable for children under 6 months (unless using a Burley approved accessory)

• Always use the restraint system.

• When using double trailer with one child, always seat the child in the right side position. (Note: references to the left or right refer to standing behind the trailer looking forward)

• Make sure children cannot put fingers, clothing, toys or shoelaces into the wheel spokes or any other moving parts.

• Check comfort and safety of children frequently, especially during hot or cold weather.

• Parcels or accessory items, or both, placed on the unit may cause the unit to become unstable.
  Unstable hazardous conditions may exist if package carry accessories are added onto the product.

• Do NOT install a car seat or any other seating device in the product.

• Do NOT use with a total load that exceeds the weight limits, or more children than the vehicle has been designed for. If recommended load is exceeded, the unit may become unstable.

• DO NOT make modifications to the product.

• Be cognizant of exposure hazards to less-active trailer occupants such as windchill and heat exhaustion, either by prolonged exposure in colder temperatures, or by extended periods in warmer temperatures without adequate ventilation or hydration.

• Any load attached to the handle and/or on the back of the backrest and/or on the sides of the vehicle will affect the stability of the vehicle.

• Check that the pram body or seat unit or car seat attachment devices are correctly engaged before use.

• This product is not suitable for running or skating.

• Always use the jogging tether when used as a stroller.

• When strolling use only on paths that are meant for walking. Do not use it on steep slopes, which can make the product unstable. You should be able to maintain traction and control at all times.

• When used as a stroller within the United Kingdom, it is not intended to be brought inside the home.

• Do not maneuver over stairs or other obstacles while your child is inside.

• DO NOT over-inflate the tires. Failure to comply with the rated tire sidewall pressure may lead to explosion of the tire and possible injury.

• Only use a Burley approved accessory. When attaching an accessory to your trailer make sure to read and follow all warnings and instructions that are included with the accessory kit.

• It is recommended that a qualified bicycle mechanic does a safety check of the towing bicycle before attaching the trailer.

• Before each ride, be sure the trailer does not interfere with braking, pedaling or steering of the bicycle.

• It is recommended that a rearview mirror be used on the bike.

• Always comply with local regulations when using the trailer on public roadways.

• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighting.

• Obey all local legal requirements for lighting.

• The red reflectors that came with the trailer must remain attached and visible on the rear of the trailer at all times.

• If you need to come to a stop for any reason, such as to check on your child, to make adjustments or to address a flat tire, be sure to pull off of the road completely.

• When using your trailer, you are towing extra weight and a bigger vehicle. You must allow more time for braking, slowing, stopping and starting, and allow more room for turns and passageways.
  Experiment with the loaded trailer in an uncongested area until you become familiar with how your bike handles towing a trailer.

• Avoid rocks, curbs, hard braking and sudden swerving. Avoid riding over obstacles with one wheel, as this may cause the trailer to tip over.

• Use good judgment when deciding if weather, road or traffic conditions are safe to use a Burley. Recommended temperature limits for using a Burley trailer are 20°F to 100°F (-7°C to 38°C).

• Children must be able to sit upright without support and have adequate neck strength to support their heads before being carried in a trailer. Consult a pediatrician to determine if a child is of sufficient developmental age to be carried in a bicycle trailer

• Always ride with the cover down to protect children from flying debris

• Passengers must wear a bicycle helmet that meets applicable safety standards

• The rider of the bicycle must be at least 16 years old

• Bicycle trailers pulled by an EPAC can be restricted by law.

• Recommended speed limits:
  – 15 mph (24 km/h) on smooth, straight roads
  – 5 mph (8 km/h) when turning or on uneven roads

• Trailer weight must be properly distributed for safe handling. The downward force at the end of the tow bar, where it meets the bike, should be between 2lbs and 20 lbs. To measure this, load your trailer and place next to bathroom scale. Step on scale and note your weight. While on scale, lift up the end of the tow bar 1 foot off the ground and note weight again. The weight difference is the downwards force on the tow bar. If the weight is too low, the rear wheel of the bicycle could lose traction. If it is too high the hitch may be overloaded.

Maximum Capacities

Maximum Weight of Child 40 lb (18 kg)
Maximum Standing Height of Child 41.25 in (105 cm) without helmet| Minimum Age of Child
When Strolling: 6 months
(Unless using a Burley approved accessory)
When Biking: 12 months
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| Nominal Load| Total Weight
(Trailer + Load)
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Encore X| 100 lbs (45 kg), one or
two children + cargo| 128 lbs (58 kg)

WARNING
ALWAYS COMPLY WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT.

Box Contents

Burley Trailer Guide

ASSEMBLY & USE

Opening Your Trailer

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Lift front frame at rear| Pull rear frame tube towards you.| Squeeze frame tubes together with
both hands to latch securely in place.

Closing Your Trailer

1. remove passengers and cargo, and then remove the tow bar and both wheels.
2. From the front of the trailer, lift the cover then press the yellow release latches and pull the rear frame through.
3. Fold flat. note
   damage to windows can occur if trailer is folded with wheels installed.

WARNING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN FOLDING AND UNFOLDING TO PREVENT FINGER ENTRAPMENT.

Attaching & Removing the Wheels

While pressing rubber button, insert wheel axle into axle receiver, and then release the button. Pull firmly on wheel to confirm the axle is fully engaged.

For removing wheel: while pressing button, slide wheel out of the axle receiver. release button.

Installing the Wheel Guards

Align the wheel guards with the tow bar reciever. Slide the wheel guard into the tow bar receiver until it snaps into place. Lightly bend front tabs inward when inserting. repeat on the opposite side.

Installing the Tow Bar

Slide the tow bar into the tow bar receivers until the first hole is aligned with the hole in the rear receiver.
the red safety collar should be flush with the front of the tow bar receiver, which indicates that the tow bar has been fully inserted.

Insert the retaining pin from the top through the aligned holes
Make sure the retaining pin has locked properly as shown.

clip the safety strap to the d-ring on the trailer frame.

Removing the Tow Bar

remove the retaining pin, and unclip the safety strap

Press the tab on the wheel guard to depress the detent.

remove the tow bar.

Converting to Stroller Mode

Pull fork as shown, then rotate wheel down fully. Fork will automatically secure into the locked position.

Attaching the Jogging Tether

Wrap the strap around the handlebar center, slide the larger loop through the smaller loop on the other end of the strap and pull to tighten securely.

Converting to Trailer Mode

WARNING

STROLLER WHEEL MUST ALWAYS BE FOLDED UP AND PROPERLY LOCKED INTO TRAILER MODE, BEFORE PULLING BEHIND A BICYCLE. FAILURE TO POSITION STROLLER WHEEL IN TRAILER MODE BEFORE CYCLING COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
note
the black tab that extends from the stroller mount towards the flex connector is not a lever. It is a safety mechanism to prevent the attachment of the trailer to a bicycle while the stroller wheel is in its downward (strolling) position.

Pull fork down and rotate up into trailer mode as shown. Fork will automatically lock into trailer position when positioned correctly.

Locking the Brake

to lock the brake, slide the lever to the right. to release the brake, slide the lever to the left.

Adjusting the Handlebar

Bike Trailer Mode: Always rotate the handlebar forward when using as a bike trailer. the handlebar should be horizontal and parallel to the ground, such that the mark on the handlebar is aligned with the bolt that attaches the cover.

Stroller Mode: rotate the handlebar to serve as a handlebar while using as a stroller. open lever to rotate and close lever to lock in place.

WARNING ALWAYS USE THE JOGGING TETHER WHEN USED AS A STROLLER.

note
the handlebar lever tension is optimally adjusted from the factory. If the handlebar slips when lifting up or pushing down – or if it makes excessive noise when rotating – the lever tension can be fine-tuned. release the lever, squeeze the handlebar tube together and turn the barrel nut in 180 degree increments. Adjust the barrel nut to desired tension.

Installing Additional Lights

Fabric loops are located on the back of the trailer fabric and should be used to attach additional lights and/or reflectors.

Securing the Cover

Slip the cover d-rings over the hooked corners of the tow bar receivers.

Installing the Flag

depress the yellow button and slide the flag pole into hole on flag holder. to release, depress the yellow button and lift flag pole out.

Securing Your Child

WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OR SLIDING OUT. ALWAYS USE 5-POINT HARNESS.

Before seating or removing your children, lock the parking brake. After seating, secure and adjust the harnesses. Snap shoulder straps & waist straps into 5-point harness buckle and adjust straps so they are secure.

to remove your children, press the yellow release button on the 5-point harness.

When using double trailer with one child, always seat the child in the right side position

Connecting Your Trailer to Your Bike

note to identify your bike’s rear axle, see the Hitch Guide on Burley.com /hitching-guide or confirm with your local bike shop

Quick Release or Nutted Axle:
remove quick release skewer or axle nut from left side of bike’s rear-wheel.
Install the hitch between quick release or axle nut and frame with the hitch tabs parallel to ground. tighten quick release or axle nut following bike manufacturer’s recommendation. consult Burley.
com for adapters designed to help fit your trailer to your bike if necessary.
Thru Axle:
requires adapted thru axle to install hitch. consult Burley.com to obtain proper fit and installation to your bike.

Connecting the tow bar to the hitch:
Insert flex connector between the two tabs of the hitch, such that all the holes are aligned. Insert the retaining pin through the holes from the top and close the retainer at the bottom.

Wrap safety strap around the frame of the bike and secure the clasp to the d-ring on the tow bar. Ensure the strap is tight and cannot be caught in other components.

WARNING ONCE INSTALLED, ENSURE THE SAFETY STRAP DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE DISC BRAKE ROTOR OR SPOKES.

Disconnecting Your Trailer From Your Bike

unfasten the clasp from the d-ring and unwrap the safety strap from the frame of the bike. open the retainer on the retaining pin and pull it upwards to remove it.

remove the flex connector from the hitch by pulling away from the bike.

note
the hitch can remain on the bike when trailer is removed.

Before You Ride

contact your authorized Burley dealer or Burley.com for replacement of any damaged or worn parts.

Check before each use

• Wheels are properly secured to the trailer.
• tires are inflated to recommended pressure on the tire sidewall.
• tow bar is properly secured to the trailer.
• Hitch is properly secured to the bicycle.
• Hitch retaining pin is secured and safety strap is attached.
• tow Bar receiver retaining pin is secured and safety strap is attached.
• Load does not exceed 100 lbs (45 kg).
• Weight of tow bar at hitch is greater than 2 lbs (1 kg) but does not exceed 20 lbs (9 kg) with fully loaded trailer.
• Bicycle is in proper working order, especially brakes and tires (refer to bicycle manufacturer’s instructions).
• Each passenger is wearing a helmet.
• Safety flag is in place.
• child(ren) are properly secured with harness and lap belt.
• cover is installed and closed.
• Lighting is adequate for riding conditions.
• Handlebar is in the correct position.
• check that the parking brake is released before biking.

Check monthly

• Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector and hardware for damage
• check that bolts are tight
• Inspect tires and wheels for wear, cracks and trueness
• Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasions, and missing or damaged hardware

Service

• Flex connectors need to be serviced every 3–5 years for safe operation

Maintenance

Storage
For longer product life, store trailer indoors. If trailer is stored outdoors, protect the trailer with a Burley Storage cover or a trailer Storage Bag. the trailer should not be stored at temperatures less than -10°F (-23°c) or greater than 150°F (65°c). tires should not be stored in contact with windows as window discoloration may result.
Fabric Care
Hand wash fabric parts with warm water and mild soap. do not use bleach or solvents. Hang dry trailer cover. Wipe dry and store out of direct sunlight in a dry, well-ventilated area. clean windows with a damp, soft cloth.
Connect with Burley
Whether you ride your bike all year long or are a fair weather rider, Burley shares your enthusiasm for making the most of your bike. thank you for your business. We appreciate it.
Product Identification
If you have any questions about the model name or year of your Burley, please consult our product identification web page:burley.com/ support/what-year-is- my-burley

Burley Limited Warranty

This Burley trailer is warranted from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship as follows: fabric parts for one year, frame and plastic parts for three years. Your original dated sales or delivery receipt showing the date of purchase is your proof of purchase. If a defect in materials or workmanship is discovered during the Limited Warranty period, we will, at our sole option, repair or replace your product at no cost to you. This warranty is only valid in the country in which the product was purchased. The Limited Warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser of this product and is not transferable to anyone who obtains ownership of the product from the original purchaser. The Limited Warranty does not cover claims resulting from misuse, failure to follow the instructions, installation, improper maintenance and use, abuse alteration, involvement in an accident, and normal wear and tear. The Limited Warranty does not cover products which are used in rental operations and Burley will not be liable for any incidental or commercial damages relating to such use.TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The duration of any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that may exist during the express warranty period are expressly limited to the limited warranty period. Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied limited warranty lasts; therefore, the above limitation and exclusions may not apply to you.
THE CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR SOLE OPTION. IN ANY EVENT, RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the good repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or country. For warranty service or replacement part information for the USA or Canada, please contact Burley directly by calling 800-311-5294 or emailing burley@burley.com. For warranty service or replacement part information outside of the USA and Canada please contact the place of purchase for warranty service. Please be prepared to provide the product model, serial number and a description of the warranty issue. Some replacement parts may be available for purchase after this limited warranty expires. Please visit us at www.burley.com or call us at 541-687-1644 for more information.

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References

• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers
• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers
• Hitch Guide - Burley
• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers

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