Encore Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII.
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.
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.
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. The quick-release lever must be on the flat side of wheel, and thumb nut on the opposite side.
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 create 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.
V. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley Encore Your Burley Encore is designed with a lightweight aluminum frame, complete roll cage, and bright-colored polyester software. Setting it up or folding it down is accomplished in a few easy steps as follows: Raise the Side Panels 1. With the trailer frame lying flat, unfold the two side panels so that they are vertical. You will find the roll bar lying against the left side panel. 2.
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.
Stroller Use (requires optional Walk n’ Roller™ kit) Pin locked through Rear Tongue Mount Your Burley Encore is 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. For strolling, slide the tongue back until the stroller pin hole on the tongue lines up with the hole in the rear tongue mount. Depress the safety button a second time to allow the tongue to slide past the rear tongue mount.
Parking Brake Operation The pre-installed parking brake on your Burley Encore is used to keep the trailer stationary when you park your bike or when using the optional Burley Jogger Kit™ or Burley Walk ‘n Roller Kit™. You can tighten or loosen the bolts attaching the brakes to the trailer if necessary. Make sure the brake engages securely. To disengage the brake, move the handle to the right. Simply move the handle to the left to engage the brake.
Folding Your Burley Encore Folding your Burley Encore is basically the reverse of unfolding it. Familiarize yourself with unfolding the trailer as previously outlined. To fold your trailer: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Remove the safety flag. 3. Remove the safety pin at the roll bar and disconnect the right snap hook on the back of the child seat. Fold the roll bar against the side panel in front of the seat. Fold the left side panel first, then the right side panel. 4.
Your children will ride comfortably and safely in your Encore with Burley’s five-point restraint system. In addition to the safety and comfort afforded by Burley’s restraint system, you also have the option of seating one or two passengers. Single Passenger: Seat single child in center of seat and use right side shoulder strap and center crotch strap. 1. Unhook the center support strap (with O-ring). 2. Unclip all of the shoulder straps from the Y-buckles. Leave outboard shoulder straps dangling. 3.
4. Ensure that the shoulder straps are adjusted so that the child is comfortably kept from moving too far forward in the seat. 5. Fasten and adjust the lap belt so that it is snug. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the second child. Child and cyclist must wear helmets when trailering. Helmets can prevent or significantly reduce head injury in event of accident. IMPORTANT: Connect the snap hooks on the back of the seat to the D-rings at the rear of the side panels in the cargo area.
VIII. Hitching the Burley Encore 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. Using the Hitch A 1. Loosen the knob on the eyebolt until the two C arms are spread fully apart. 2. Slip the lower hitch arm under the chain stay (A) and the upper arm above the seat stay (B). 3. Wedge the hitch cone B all the way back into the angle formed by the stays at the wheel. 4.
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. Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚ Fahrenheit as hitch rubber flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing an accident resulting in serious injury. IX.
A trailer with damaged or ripped fabric components can permit harmful contact between child and spinning spokes or moving pavement, and cause serious injury. Replace damaged components. X. Safety Guidelines Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which aren’t always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and understand all of the following safety guidelines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in the previous sections—prior to using your trailer.
slower to start up and stop, and because of its length it requires more time to cross streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. This means you should think further ahead in anticipating stops, turns, and starts. Note that your trailer extends out further on the left; allow for this difference when turning, passing pedestrians, or approaching obstacles (like posts on bike paths).
Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a fit, experienced cyclist. You must be alert, have good sight and hearing, and adequate strength in your legs, arms, and hands. Never allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailer because it is likely that they lack the necessary physical ability and judgment. No Headphones or Other Distractions Do not bicycle or stroll with headphones, cellular phones, radios, or other distractions.
Navigating Curbs, Stairs and Escalators Never tow your trailer over curbs; rider must dismount and walk over any curbs. If you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control: have the children get out of the trailer and disconnect it from the bike; carefully roll your trailer and bike, independently, up or down the stairs. Never take your bike or trailer on escalators. Use Cautiously with Pets Your trailer is not designed to secure pets.
For safety, it is essential that both cyclist and passengers use approved bicycling helmets at all times. Don’t take chances. Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential Use only the factory-supplied wheels, and keep them properly maintained. Inflate tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure tires, as the trailer will be bouncy and prone to tip over with light loads. We only recommend tires with street tread. Do not use knobbies.
Watch out for parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop signals, and never ride against oncoming traffic. On bike paths, give audible warning when passing pedestrians from behind. If you are not aware of your local and state bicycle regulations, contact your nearby police or motor-vehicles office for more information. Refer to the owner's manual of your lead bicycle for safe cycling information.
XI. 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. Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires. Helmets for children & rider. Safety flag in place. Monthly Checklist • • • • • • • • Inspect the tongue and hitch for damage, scratches, or loose fasteners.
X. 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 workerowners 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.
