BURLEY Bark Ranger Large Dog Stroller and Trailer Owner’s Manual

BURLEY Bark Ranger Large Dog Stroller and Trailer

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.

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 the pet unattended.

• DO NOT leash or attach your pet to any part of the trailer.

• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.

• To avoid injury ensure that the pet is kept away when unfolding and folding this product.

• NOT intended for use by children. This product is not a toy.

• Make sure pet cannot make contact with the wheel spokes or any other moving parts.

• 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.

• Items placed on top of the unit may cause this product to become unstable. Hazardous conditions may exist if unapproved accessory items are added to this product. Follow Burley cargo guidelines when adding Burley approved accessories.

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

• This product is not suitable for running or skating.

• DO NOT tow trailer with motorized or electric vehicle (approved electric bicycles are okay).

• DO NOT use with a total load that exceeds the weight limits. If recommended load is exceeded, the unit may become unstable.

• DO NOT make modifications to the product.

• 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.

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

• DO NOT maneuver over stairs or other obstacles while the pet is inside.

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

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

Note: references to the left or right refer to standing behind the trailer looking forward.

When used as a bicycle trailer

• It is recommended that a qualified bicycle mechanic perform 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.
• 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 pet, 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, especially when riding downhill, and allow more room for turns, corners, 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 trailer. Recommended temperature limits for using a Burley trailer are 20°F to 100°F (-7°C to 38°C).
• Always ride with the mesh windows securely zipped close to protect pet from flying debris.
• The rider of the bicycle must be at least 16 years old.
• Bicycle trailers pulled by an Electric Powered Assist Cycle (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 2 lbs and 20 lbs (1 and 9 kg). 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 towbar 1 foot (30 cm) 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.

WARNING

Your pet moving around in the trailer will shift the weight load on the tow bar of the trailer and transfer directly to the bicycle. You should expect this and be prepared for some increased push or pull on your bicycle as this happens.

Maximum Capacities

• Maximum Weight of Pet + Cargo: Bark Ranger: 75 lbs (34 kg), pet + cargo Bark Ranger XL: 100 lbs (45 kg), pet + cargo
• Maximum Standing Pet Height: Bark Ranger: 25 in (63.5 cm) Bark Ranger XL: 34 in (86 cm)
• Maximum Standing Pet Length: Bark Ranger: 29 in (73 cm) Bark Ranger XL: 33 in (83 cm) Always comply with local regulations for maximum trailer weight.

Box Contents

• 1 Trailer
• 1 Safety Flag
• 2 Wheels
• 1 Tow Bar/1-Wheel Stroller Kit & Hitch
• 2 Wheel Guards
• 1 Handlebar

Burley Trailer Guide

1. Handlebar
2. Push Button Handlebar Release
3. Push Button Wheels
4. Wheel Guard
5. Receiver
6. Tow Arm
7. 1-Wheel Stroller Kit/Hitch
8. Parking Brake Lever
9. Frame Latch (under cover)
10. Accessory Attachment Loops

Assembling Your Trailer

1. Rotate front frame tube towards the front of the trailer (Figure 1).
2. Rotate rear frame tube towards the rear of the trailer (Figure 2).
3. Unfold the middle frame tube upwards (Figure 3) until the frame buttons click into place (Figure 4).
4. Align the front frame with the middle frame so that the front frame tube sits in the black plastic saddles (Figure 5).
5. Secure the trailer frame by rotating the frame latch down until it snaps into place (Figure 6). Give the frame a slight tug upwards to ensure that the frame latch is engaged.

Closing Your Trailer

1. Remove all contents from the interior and exterior of the trailer, including the handlebar (see pg. 10).
2. Release frame latch by pulling the yellow slider back to disengage the locking mechanism, and rotate upwards (Figure 7).
3. From the rear of the trailer, depress and hold the right and left frame buttons (Figure 8), and rotate the middle frame member downwards until it snaps into place (Figure 9).
4. Fold the rear frame down, followed by the front frame (Figure 10).

NOTE : Damage to the mesh windows and trailer fabric can occur if trailer is folded with wheels installed.

WARNING

Care must be taken when operating frame latch to avoid pinching of fingers and hands.

Attaching the Wheels

1. Push in the rubber button on the outside of the wheel hub (Figure 11).
2. Insert wheel axle into axle receiver, and then release the button (Figure 12). Pull firmly on wheel to confirm the axle is fully engaged.

Parking Brake Operation

1. Ensure the trailer is at a complete stop.
2. Rotate the red parking brake lever so that it points towards the front of the trailer (Figure 13). The trailer may need to rotate forward slightly for the brake to engage, and the lever to fully rotate.
3. The trailer may need to rotate forward slightly for the brake to engage, and the lever to fully rotate. To disengage the parking brake, fully rotate the lever so that it points towards the rear of the trailer.

WARNING

The parking brake is only intended to be used when the trailer is at a complete stop. Use of the parking brake while in motion can result in damage, an accident, serious injury, or death.

Installing the Wheel Guards

1. Position the wheel guard as shown (Figure 14).
2. Slide the wheel guard into the tow bar receiver until it snaps into place (Figure 15). Lightly bend front tabs inward when inserting.
3. Repeat on another side.

Installing the Tow Bar

1. Depress detent and slide the tow bar receivers until hole A is aligned with hole B (Figure 16).
2. Insert the retaining pin from the top through the aligned holes (Figure 17).
3. Make sure the retaining pin has locked properly as shown (Figure 18).

Removing the Tow Bar

1. Remove the retaining pin.
2. Press the tab on the wheel guard to depress the detent, and remove the tow bar.

Converting to Stroller Mode

Pull fork as shown (Figure 19), then rotate wheel down fully. Fork will automatically secure into the locked position.

Converting to Trailer Mode

Pull fork down (Figure 20) and rotate up into trailer mode as shown. Fork will automatically lock into trailer position when positioned correctly (Figure 21b). If the white arrow is not visible on the same side as the MODE graphics, the stroller wheel is not locked in place (Figure 21a).

Handlebar Installation/Adjustment

1. 1. Insert handlebar into receiver, depress both yellow handlebar receiver buttons and insert the handlebar past the buttons. (Figure 22)
   2. Release the buttons and slide the handlebar until it clicks into place. (Figure 22)
   3. The handlebar has two height settings. Depress each handlebar receiver button to slide the handlbar to desired setting (Figure 22). Ensure that both sides of handlebar are in the same height setting.
   4. Before use, push down and then pull up slightly on the handlebar grip to ensure that the handlebar is locked into place.
   5. To remove handlebar, depress both buttons and slide handlebar out completely.

Flag Installation

Insert the flag into the flag mount located on either handlebar receiver. Ensure it is inserted completely.(Figure 23)

Hooking up Your Trailer

1. Quick Release or Nutted Axle: Remove quick release skewer or nut from the left side of bike’s rear wheel axle. Install hitch between quick release or nut and frame (Figure 24). Tighten the quick release or nut following manufacturer’s recommendation. The hitch can remain on the bike when trailer is removed. Consult Burley.com for accessories designed to help fit your trailer to your bike. Thru Axle: Consult Burley.com to obtain proper fit and installation to your bike (Figure 25).
2. Hooking the tow bar to the hitch: Insert flex connector between the two tabs on the hitch (Figure 26), such that all the holes are aligned. Insert retaining pin and close retainer (Figure 27). Wrap safety strap around the frame of the bike twice and latch to the D-ring on the tow bar (Figure 28). The strap and latch should not be making contact with the spokes.
3. Removing the tow bar from the hitch: Unlatch the safety strap from the D-Ring and unwrap it from the frame of the bike. Open the retainer on the retaining pin and remove it. Then remove the flex connector from the hitch.

Securing the Cover

1. The front mesh window can be unzipped from the front of the trailer. The window can be rolled and fastened by inserting the door hooks in the reflective loops at location 2 (Figure 29).
2. For increased security of pet while riding, the front mesh window can be unzipped and rolled from the roof of the trailer. Fasten the window by inserting the door hooks in the reflective loops at location 1 (Figure 30).
3. The rear trailer door cover can be rolled and secured by inserting the hanging hooks in the reflective loops at location 3 (Figure 31).
4. The rear door mesh window can be rolled and secured by inserting the hanging hooks in the reflective loops at location 3 (Figure 32).

Floorboard Removal/Cleaning

1. 1. From the back of the trailer, push the bottom of the floorboard upwards towards the inside of the trailer, on both corners, until it snaps past the plastic retainer.
   2. Rotate floorboard upwards and slide towards the back of the trailer.
   3. Remove and hand wash fabric parts with warm water and mild soap or detergent. DO NOT use bleach or solvents.

2. Reinstall by sliding front under front frame tubes and rotating downwards.

3. Push floorboard firmly down and ensure all snaps are engaged on flooboard.

Brake Adjustment

1. Remove the wheels and activate the brake lever (Fig. 34).
2. The brake pins should protrude a minimum of 10mm (Fig. 34). If less than 10mm, they will need to be adjusted to ensure proper brake function.
3. To adjust the brake rod protrusion:
4. Remove floorboard.
5. Raise brake cable flap on the brake lever side of the trailer (Fig. 35)
6. Adjust the cable by rotating the corresponding barrel adjuster counterclockwise to tighten the cable (Fig. 36). Rotate the left barrel adjuster for the left-side brake and the right barrel adjuster for the right-side brake.
7. Rotate barrel adjuster until pin potrudes a minimum of 10mm.
8. Secure the adjuster by tightening the nut against the plastic housing using a 8mm wrench (Fig. 37).
9. Release the brake and activate it to ensure proper function
10. Lower the brake cable flap and replace floorboard.

1. Front Window Removal 1. The front window can be removed for replacement or repair.
   2. Unzip the right side zipper to the TOP of the window and remove sliders from trailer (Fig. 39).
   3. Unzip the left side zipper to the BOTTOM of the window and remove zipper sliders from trailer (Fig. 39).
   4. To reinstall window, reattach right side zipper at TOP of the window and reattach left side zipper at BOTTOM of window.

Before You Ride

Check before each use:

1. Wheels are properly secured to the trailer
2. Tires are inflated to recommended pressure on the tire side wall
3. Tow bar is properly secured to the trailer
4. Hitch is properly secured to the bicycle
5. Hitch and tow bar lock pin retainers are secured
6. Hitch safety strap is properly installed
7. 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
8. Bicycle is in proper working order, especially brakes and tires (refer to bicycle manufacturer’s instructions)
9. Safety flag is installed
10. Lighting is adequate for riding conditions
11. Check that parking brake is released before riding
12. Cover is installed and closed
13. Load does not exceed:
14. Bark Ranger: 75 lbs (34 kg)
15. Bark Ranger XL: 100 lbs (45 kg)

Check monthly:

• Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector and hardware for damage
• Flex Connectors need to be replaced every 3 years for safe operation
• Check that bolts are tight
• Inspect tires and wheels for trueness, wear, and cracks
• Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasions, and missing or damaged hardware

Contact your authorized Burley dealer for the replacement of any damaged or worn parts. Always comply with local regulations for maximum trailer weight.

Maintaining Your Burley

Storage:

For longer product life, store trailer indoors. The trailer should not be stored at temperatures less than -10°F (-23°C) or greater than 150°F (65°C). If trailer is used in a high salt spray environment (beach or salted roads) then it is highly recommended to spray off the trailer after use before storage. Fabric Care: Hand wash fabric parts with warm water and mild soap or detergent. DO NOT use bleach or solvents. Wipe dry and store out of direct sunlight in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Burley Limited Warranty

This Burley trailer is warrantied from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship as follows: fabric parts for one year, frame and plastic parts for five 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 that 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.

References

• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers
• Burley - Home
• Burley Design (@burleydesign) • Instagram photos and videos
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• Burley | Bike Trailers & Strollers

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