BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: BURLEY

Table of Contents

Introduction
Safety Guidelines
Safety Checklists
Maintenance and Storage
Documents / Resources

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Burley delete, ™ Encore, ™ Solo ™, and LE Tiger delete
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Designed For One Or Two Children BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer -
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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 burley@burley.com to register your warranty information.
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.

Introduction

Once you’ve done the initial assembly and read the safety guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you havethe 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

WARNING
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.

Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly. See “Safety Checklists”.
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.
The minimum age for cyclists is 16 years.
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.
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.
The maximum age for passengers is 6 years. Never carry a child whose sitting height (with helmet) is above the roll bar.
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.
Make sure children cannot put a finger into the wheel spokes.
Instruct children not to bounce or lean, as a weight shift could cause the trailer to tip over.
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.
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.
Set your parking brake before removing your children or cargo.
Never pull your trailer with a motorized vehicle.
Cyclists and passengers must wear helmets.
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.
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attachment before each ride.
Use the safety flag.
Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any damaged, worn-out or missing parts.
Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement weather makes cycling hazardous.
The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.
For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely off the road and move your children to a safe area before doing repairs.

WARNING
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, AND OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
TAkING TURNS TOO FAST
SUDDEN SWERVING
IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION

Tool Required for Assembly: Phillips screwdriver
Opening and Closing Your Trailer
Rotate the front tube upward and the rear tube back until they meet on plastic saddles. Figure 1
Rotate frame locks and snap onto the rear tube. Figure 2 To close, unclip seat buckles on the back of the seat and reverse-opening process.
Note: To allow folding, side battens in delete and Tiger d’lite are not attached to sides.

WARNING
CHECk THAT THE FRAME LOCkS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Attaching the Seat
d’lite, ™ Solo, ™ and Tiger d’lite: Fasten male and female buckle parts together on straps behind the seat. Adjust as needed. To fold, these buckles will need to be unclipped. Photo 1
Encore ™ : Fasten buckle parts on the strap, and attach hooks on seat sides to D-rings by windows. To fold, unclip buckles. Photo 2 BURLEY Encore 2008 Child
Trailer - Figure 2

IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS KEEP SEAT ATTACHMENTS FASTENED WHILE TRAILERING.
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

IMPORTANT:
MAKE SURE REFLECTORS ARE MOUNTED HORIZONTALLY. INCORRECTLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS CAN REDUCE VISIBILITY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Installing Wheel Guards
Match holes in wheel guards with holes on the 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. BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer -
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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.
Using Parking Brake
Engage the parking brake by pushing the handle, at the bottom rear of the trailer, to the right. Photo 4 Disengage by moving the parking brake to the left.

Installing and Operating Tow Bar

Slide tow bar through both tow bar mounts on the LEFT side.
Line up BACK tow bar hole with rear tow bar mount hole.
Insert retaining pin through rear holes, and close spring clip securely. Figure 6

WARNING
NEVER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT RETAINING PIN LOCKED IN PLACE. AN UNLOCkED TOW BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH, CAUSING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Installing Cover
Slip D-rings over hooked corners of front tow bar mounts and attach buckle sections below side windows. To stow the front window, unzip, roll up and insert loop fastener ends on elastic straps into hook fastener holders. Adjust sunshade as needed.
At teaching Handle
Slide handle into lower handlebar receivers and tighten knobs. To change the height position, flip the handle over. Photo 5

Installing Safet y Flag
Tiger d’lite: Slip the lower end of the pole through the opening in the Tiger d’lite tail seam and out through the tail bottom.
All: Insert flag pole into a hole in top of LEFT handle bar receiver. Photo 6

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE THE TRAILER WITHOUT A SAFETY FLAG.
Using Adjustable Seat (Encore):
Loosen the tension on the upper seat strap.
Using Seat Recliner (delete, Solo and Tiger delete): For added comfort when children are sleeping, make the following adjustments to recline seat:

Loosen the tension on the lower strap on the seat back.
Loosen the tension on helmet pocket straps on the seat back (four on delete and Tiger delete, two on Solo). Photo 7
Tighten upper and lower seat straps and fasten buckles.
Reverse these steps to return seat to an upright position.

IMPORTANT:
THE UPPER SEAT STRAP SHOULD ALWAYS BE SECURED AND TIGHTENED WHEN TRAILERING. BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer - Figure
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Installing Padded Seat and Shoulder Harness Pad
Padded Seat: Match, hook, and loop fastening strips together (which are sewn in on the back side of the seat pad and seat). Figure 8
Shoulder Harness Pad
(delete, Solo, and Tiger delete):
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:

Position the child in seat center.
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.
Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. Figure 8

d’lite, Encore, Tiger d’lite:
One passenger:

Place the child in seat center.
Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned at child’s sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move too far forward in the seat.
Fasten and adjust the lap belt snugly.

IMPORTANT:
SINgLE PASSENGER MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION.

Two passengers:
For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two outer crotch straps.

Seat first child on one side of seat.
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.
Repeat for a second child.
Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. Figure 9
To remove children from seat, release lap belt and harness buckles.

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 ACCIDENTS AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle Figure 10

Remove rear quick release lever assembly from the bike.
Match hole on flat side of hitch upper arm to left (non-chain ringside) rear dropout hole.
Loosely reassemble quick release assembly through hitch, dropout and wheel.
Slide flex connector between hitch side arms, and match holes. Racks, bags, or fittings should not interfere with a hitch.
Open retaining pin and insert through hitch and flex connector holes. Rotate and close the spring clip.
Tighten and close the quick release lever, with the lever pointing to the rear of the bike. A properly adjusted quick release lever should leave an imprint on your palm when the lever is rotated to the closed position.
Wrap safety strap twice around chain stay and then over hitch body. Fasten hook to D-ring on the underside of the tow bar end.
To remove the trailer from the bicycle, unfasten the clip from D-ring and remove the retaining pin.

BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer - Figure 18 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.

Safety Checklists

Check Before Each Ride :
Wheels tightly attached
Tires inflated to recommended pressure on tire sidewall
Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place
Locked retaining pin for tow bar
Maximum load 100 lbs (40 kg in Europe) for double trailers, 75 lbs (34 kg in Europe) for single passenger trailer
Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
Helmets for passengers and cyclist
Safety flag in place
All seat straps are properly attached
Children properly secured with harnesses and lap belt

Monthly Checklist

Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector, and hardware for damage
Inspect tires for wear and cracks
Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks
Inspect wheel bearings for wear
Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or damaged hardware
Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for the 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 the trailer at temperatures below 32˚F (0° C), as the hitch flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing accidents and resulting in serious injury.
Fabric Care
Hand washes 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. The cover window may crack if the trailer is stored below 32°F (0°C). Replace any damaged parts.
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)

Please go to www.burleygear.com for an updated product parts list and diagrams BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer - Figure
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2008 d’lite, Tiger delete, and Encore Replacement Parts and Diagram

Diagram #| Mite/ Tiger
due Part #| Encore
Part 4| Description| Warranty
---|---|---|---|---
1| 960000| 960000| Standard Hitch| lifetime
2| 960009| 960009| Safety Rag| 1 year
3| 950003| 950003| Handle Bar Clamp Kt| 5 years
4| 250033| 250033| Handle Assembly wiTether| 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, ale, 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

BURLEY Encore 2008 Child Trailer - Figure 20

Burley Trailer Limited Warranty
Burley trailers are warranted from the 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 the 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.

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