Burley AQ 6688 User Manual

NOMAD  
FLATBED  
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual  
Introduction  
Your Burley is shipped almost completely assembled from the factory. Your  
final assembly should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Once you’ve read the safety  
guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you have a thorough  
understanding of the trailer hitch operation. Review the loading guidelines,  
and make sure the trailer wheels and hitch are securely attached.  
Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel,  
NOTE:  
as if you were sitting on the bike seat looking forward.  
Safety Guidelines  
Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which  
aren’t always obvious. It is essential that you read and understand all of the  
following safety guide lines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in  
the following sections—prior to using your trailer. Contact your Authorized  
Burley Dealer if any of these instructions are unclear.  
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.  
Use a Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer  
Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A fre-  
quent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your  
trailer as outlined in the “Safety Checklists” of this manual. Have your  
Authorized Burley Dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you  
are not qualified to do so.  
Starting and Stopping  
Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be  
slower to start and stop, and because of its length, requires more time to  
cross streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive.  
Think ahead and anticipate stops, turns and starts. Note that your trailer ex-  
tends further out on the left; allow for this difference when turning, passing  
pedestrians or approaching obstacles, such as posts on bike paths. Experi-  
ment with a loaded trailer in an uncongested area to become familiar with  
how your heavier, longer vehicle responds.  
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Prevent Trailer Tip Over  
Like automobile and motorcycle trailers, bicycle trailers can tip over. Do not  
pull your trailer over curbs or hit holes or other road obstructions. Make sure  
your load is centered and securely fastened down. Do not make high-speed  
turns or descents when pulling the trailer. Always corner with caution at  
5 mph or less, as the trailer cannot lean into a turn the way a bicycle can. Do  
not travel faster than 15 mph—all road irregularities and your slower  
reaction time are greatly magnified.  
WARNING  
Trailers can tip over, causing damage to the trailer and serious  
injury to the cyclist. AVOID causes of tip over, especially:  
Inadequately secured or  
centered load  
Hitting potholes, curbs and  
other road obstructions  
Taking turns too fast  
Sudden swerving  
Off-banked turns  
Improper wheel installation  
Improper tire inflation  
No Motorized Vehicles  
Never pull your Burley trailer with a motorized vehicle, as the increased  
acceleration and speed could damage the trailer or cause it to tip over.  
Carry Cargo Only  
The Nomad and Flatbed are designed to carry only cargo. Never use them for  
transporting people!  
Wear a Helmet  
Numerous studies have shown that head injury is the leading cause of  
bicycling fatalities. Helmets prevent or reduce bicyclistshead injuries; it is  
essential that you use an approved bicycling helmet at all times.  
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential  
Use only the factory-supplied wheels, and keep them properly maintained.  
Inflate the tires to ꢀ0–ꢀ5 P.S.I. and check the pressure before each use. Do  
not use higher-pressure tires or knobbies. We recommend using only tires  
with street tread.  
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Know Your Trailer Hitch  
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight  
attachment each time you use the trailer. Refer to the “Hitching Your Burley  
to Your Bicyclesection for the proper installation and use of your hitch.  
Use Your Safety Flag (NomadOnly)  
Always use the safety flag—it will help make you more visible to motorists  
and other cyclists.  
IMPORTANT:  
Please verify that you have received all of the contents listed.  
Do not proceed with the assembly if any parts are missing; contact your  
Authorized Burley Dealer immediately for replacement parts.  
Hardware Bag Contents:  
Nomad:  
(2) Reflector Brackets  
(2) Self-tapping Reflector Bracket Screws  
(2) Roll-bar Knobs  
(2) Red Reflectors  
(2) Reflector Screws  
(1) Hitch  
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual  
Flatbed:  
(2) Quick-release Levers  
(2) Pair Tie-down Straps  
(2) Red Reflectors  
(2) Reflector Screws  
(1) Hitch  
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual  
Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver, Flat Blade Screwdriver  
Nomad only: 5/16, 8 mm or Small Adjustable Wrench  
Note: The European models have an additional light hardware bag.  
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Mounting the Reflectors  
Nomad: The reflector brackets mount on the outside rear of each side  
panel, 2.5” up from the plastic connector on the side panel. (The holes  
for the mounting screws are covered by the fabric.)  
To mount the bracket, insert a self-tapping bracket  
screw through the hole in the curved section of the  
reflector and drive the screw through the fabric,  
into the hole in the rear side panel frame. (This  
does not harm the fabric.) Then mount the reflector  
2.5”  
Right  
rear  
onto the bracket with the reflector screw. Repeat for  
the bracket and reflector on the other side panel.  
See illustrations.  
Flatbed: The reflectors are mounted to the reflector  
brackets on the rear of the main frame tube. Snap  
the posts on the reflectors into the openings in the  
brackets, and with the provided screws, screw the  
pieces together. Tighten the screws snugly, making  
sure the reflector faces away from the trailer.  
Attaching the Wheels  
First, verify that the tires are inflated to ꢀ0-ꢀ5 P.S.I.  
Tip the trailer frame onto its rear end.  
Nomad: With the quick-release lever in the “OPEN” position, insert the wheel  
axle assembly completely into the hollow trailer axle, making sure that the  
horizontal shaft goes all the way into the axle. Once the wheel is fully seated  
in the hollow axle, position the quick-release lever so that it is aimed to the  
rear of the trailer in the “CLOSED” position (the lever is marked for OPEN or  
CLOSED positions). Repeat  
for the other wheel.  
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Flatbed: Remove the thumb nut from the quick-release  
lever. Insert the quick-release lever through the hollow  
axle of the wheel, making sure the lever is on the flat  
side of the wheel and the springs are mounted on each  
side as shown in the illustration. With the quick-release  
lever in the unlocked position, place the wheel into the  
dropouts, making certain that the axle goes all the way  
into the slots. Once the wheel is fully seated, replace  
and tighten the thumb nut. You should feel resistance  
halfway through closing the lever. Position the quick-  
release lever so that it is aimed to the rear of the trail-  
er in the “CLOSED” position (the lever is marked for  
OPEN or CLOSED positions). Repeat for the other wheel.  
Note: Wheels are not centered on the axle.  
IMPORTANT:  
Wheels are dished off-center and must be installed so  
that tires are offset away from side rails, closest to outer frame.  
WARNING  
Make sure the wheels are held securely; you should not be able to rock or  
shift them. Do not operate with tires inflated above ꢀ5 P.S.I. Improperly  
installed wheels or over-inflated tires can cause an accident or serious  
Installing the Side Rails  
Nomad: Flip the four plastic (C-shaped) side  
panel hold-downs to the outside. Slide each  
side rail down over the side rail guides at the  
front and rear of each side of the main frame.  
The narrower end of each side panel goes to  
the rear, with the “Burley” logo facing outward.  
Snap the plastic side panel hold-downs over the  
side panel tubing at the front and rear of each  
side as shown.  
Side  
Panel  
Hold-down  
(snapped  
in place)  
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WARNING  
All four side panel hold-downs must be snapped in place before using the  
trailer. Otherwise, the side rails can shift or collapse, resulting in the loss of cargo.  
Installing the Tailgate and Splashguard  
Nomad: Thread the rear tie-down straps through the inner and then outer slots  
of the male buckle sections of the rear side release buckles, which are  
attached to the female buckle sec-  
tions on the inside rear of the side  
panels. Allow enough slack so you  
can loop the webbing straps over  
the rear of the side panels. To attach  
the front splashguard to the front  
of the side panels, repeat this step  
using the front tie-down straps and  
the front side release buckles. To ac-  
commodate different sizes of cargo,  
tighten or loosen the webbing straps  
as required (see illustration).  
B-tab  
Tailgate  
Installing the Roll Bar  
and Cover  
Splashguard  
Trailer Frame  
Nomad: Place the cover, right side  
out, over the side rails with the “Nomadlogo at the front of the trailer. Slip  
a roll bar knob through one of the grommets on the cover. Slide the roll bar  
through the casing in the top of the  
mesh divider. Align one end of the roll  
bar with its corresponding hole on  
the side rail. Thread the roll bar knob  
through one side rail, and tighten  
it into the roll bar (see illustration).  
Repeat this step for the roll bar knob  
on the other side. Pull the B-tabs down  
and loop the rubber O-rings over the  
trailer frame. Make sure the cover  
extends over the top of each side  
panel.  
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Installing the Tow Bar for  
the Nomad  
1. Slide  
Tip the trailer onto its back end.  
Slide the tow bar onto the pivot  
pin at the left front. Remove the  
hairpin cotter and lock pin from  
the front tow bar receptacle, rotate  
the tow bar up into place, and  
snap it into the two plastic tow bar  
receptacles. Push the lock pin fully  
into the front tow bar receptacle.  
Rotate the lock pin and locate the  
hole in it, between the receptacle  
and the trailer frame. Anchor the  
lock pin by inserting the hairpin  
cotter all the way into the hole in  
the lock pin.  
Tow Bar  
onto  
Pivot Pin  
ꢁ. Anchor Lock  
Pin with  
2. Rotate Tow Bar  
into Place  
Hairpin Cotter  
ꢀ. Anchor Lock Pin  
with Hairpin Cotter  
5. Lock Pin and Hairpin  
Cotter Locked in Place  
(viewed from underside)  
WARNING  
Never operate the Nomadtrailer without tow bar lock pin and hairpin  
cotter locked in place. An unlocked tow bar can loosen or detach and  
cause an accident, resulting in serious injury.  
Installing the Tow Bar for the Flatbed  
Rotate the tow bar up into the plastic tow bar  
receptacle at the front frame. To lock the tow  
bar in place, slip the retaining pin through the  
hole in the tow bar receptacle and close the  
pin (see illustration).  
WARNING  
The retaining pin must be locked  
in place before using the Flatbed™  
trailer; otherwise, the tow bar  
could shift and cause an accident  
and serious injury.  
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Installing the Safety Flag  
Nomad: Join the two flag pole sections together. Insert the flag pole into the  
flag pocket on the inside of the left side panel. DO NOT USE YOUR TRAILER  
WITHOUT THE SAFETY FLAG IN PLACE.  
Hitching Your Burley to Your Bicycle  
The Burley standard trailer hitch was designed to quickly and safely attach  
to virtually all types of bicycles. It is attached to the left rear dropout (the  
non-chain ring side) of your bicycle.  
1. Remove the quick release lever assembly from your bike and set it aside.  
2. Line up the hole on the flat side of the hitch upper arm with the left  
rear dropout hole.  
ꢀ. Reassemble the quick release assembly through the hitch and dropout,  
but don’t tighten it yet.  
ꢁ. Slide the hitch receiver end of the tow bar between the two hitch side  
arms, and line up the holes. The hitch should clear any racks, bags, or  
fittings you have on your bicycle. If there is any interference, contact  
your Authorized Burley Dealer.  
5. Open the retaining pin and insert the pin through the holes.  
6. Rotate the pin’s spring clip and close the pin.  
ꢂ. Now tighten the quick release lever, with the lever pointing to the rear  
of the bike. When properly adjusted, you will feel resistance halfway  
through closing the lever (when the lever is pointing straight out away  
from the bike).  
8. Wrap the safety strap around the inside of the chain stay twice and then  
over the hitch body. Fasten the hook to the D-ring on the underside of the  
tow bar end.  
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WARNING  
The quick release lever must be in the closed position. Do not operate  
the trailer without the hitch safety strap properly installed. A dangling  
safety strap can contact the spokes and damage the rear wheel or  
cause an accident, resulting in serious injury. Inspect the hitch and tow  
bar frequently for damage or loose fasteners. Interfering parts or a dam-  
aged hitch can cause an accident, resulting in serious injury.  
Loading Your Trailer  
Maximum trailer load limit for both the Burley Nomad and the Burley  
Flatbed is 100 lbs. When placing cargo into the Nomad trailer, keep the load  
centered or forward of the axle. Pack the load as low as possible and make  
sure items cannot shift around. When loading cargo on the Flatbed, always  
ensure that the load is adequately fastened and centered on the trailer floor.  
Cargo can be fastened by rope, cargo tie-down cords, netting, or within a  
container that is securely fastened to the Flatbed trailer. Do not permit the  
cargo to extend past the perimeter of the fabric floor on either side. Objects  
loaded too close to the wheels when the trailer is stationary risk catching in  
the spokes or interfering with the wheels when the trailer is in motion. The  
area in front of the trailer frame must also remain clear to avoid interfering  
with the bicycle’s rear wheel. Objects that extend beyond the rear can ob-  
scure the reflectors, cause an unstable weight balance on the bicycle’s rear  
heel, or contact the ground on uneven terrain. Do not overload the trailer.  
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Safety Checklists  
Before Each Ride:  
o Wheels tightly attached  
o Tire pressure at ꢀ0–ꢀ5 P.S.I.  
o Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place  
o Locked retaining pins for tow bar  
o Maximum load 100 lbs. (ꢁ0 kg. in Europe)  
o Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires  
o Helmet for rider  
o Safety flag, roll bar, side rails and cover in place (Nomad)  
o Cargo is adequately secured to the trailer  
Monthly Checklist:  
o Inspect tow bar and hitch for damage, scratches, or loose fasteners  
o Inspect tow bar pivot for smooth operation  
o Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts  
o Inspect tires for wear and cracks  
o Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks  
o Inspect wheel bearings for wear  
o Inspect fabric and webbing parts for rips, abrasion, or missing  
or damaged hardware  
o Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for repairs/replacement of any  
damaged or worn-out parts  
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Maintenance and Storage  
Tow Bar Maintenance  
Lubricate the tow bar pivot using a light machine oil once a year for normal  
use, and every three months for heavier use—i.e., with frequent tow bar re-  
moval or when using in wet or salty conditions.  
WARNING  
Do not use or store the trailer at temperatures below ꢀ2˚ F (0° C), as  
the hitch rubber flex connector can become brittle and possibly break,  
causing an accident resulting in serious injury.  
Fabric Care  
Your trailer body is made of a tough, waterproof polyester fabric, which is  
highly resistant to fading. It can be easily cleaned with any mild soap or  
detergent and warm water. For heavy soiling, use a nylon bristle brush. Do  
not use bleach for cleaning, as it will damage the fabric. The fabric is an  
important part of your trailer’s structure. Replace any fabric that is ripped,  
scuffed, or otherwise damaged. Polyester fabric will eventually fade, espe-  
cially when exposed to direct sunlight. To extend the life of your trailer, wipe  
it dry (to help avoid mildew) and store it out of direct sunlight in a dry, well-  
ventilated area.  
WARNING  
A trailer with damaged or ripped fabric components can allow the  
cargo to be lost or cause an accident, resulting in serious injury.  
Replace damaged components immediately.  
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2008 Nomad Replacement Parts and Diagram  
Warranty  
Diagram #  
Part #  
Description  
1
2
960000 Standard Hitch  
lifetime  
1 year  
960009 Safety Flag  
3
4325401 Tonneau Cover  
1 year  
4
4326502 Bag  
1 year  
5
950022 Left Side Panel on Frame  
950023 Right Side Panel on Frame  
250072 Tow Bar Assembly  
160021 Wheel (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY)  
950025 Tow Arm Guide Kit  
950026 Side Rail Posts (set of 2)  
950027 Snap Coupling Kit (Set of 4)  
4310007 Rollbar with Knobs  
950030 Reflector Brackets (set of 2)  
950028 Nomad Frame Kit  
1 year  
6
1 year  
7
lifetime  
5 years  
5 years  
lifetime  
5 years  
lifetime  
5 years  
lifetime  
lifetime  
5 years  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
950029 Axle Tube Assembly  
950037 Flex Connector for Round Tow Bar  
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2008 Flatbed Replacement Parts and Diagram  
Warranty  
Diagram #  
Part #  
Description  
1
2
3
960000  
950031  
250027  
Standard Hitch  
lifetime  
1 year  
lifetime  
Bag  
Tow Bar Assembly for Square Tow Bar  
Wheel (wheel, axle, quick release, wedges, locknut, tire,  
liner, tube) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY)  
4
950032  
5 years  
5
6
7
950033  
950026  
950034  
950035  
4130010  
950036  
4010212  
950038  
Tow Bar Receiver Kit  
5 years  
lifetime  
lifetime  
lifetime  
1 year  
Side Rail Posts (set of 2)  
Side Rails  
Reflector Brackets (NOT SHOWN)  
Hold Down Straps (set of 2)  
Flatbed Frame Kit  
8
9
lifetime  
lifetime  
5 years  
10  
11  
Dropouts (set of 2)  
Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar  
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Burley Trailer Limited Warranty  
Burley trailers are warranted from 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 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 con-  
nection 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.  
Copyright ©200ꢂ by Burley Design, LLC  
“Burleyis a registered trademark of Burley Design LLC  
Burley Design, LLC ꢁ020 Stewart Rd Eugene, OR ꢃꢂꢁ02  
5ꢁ1.68ꢂ.16ꢁꢁ Fax 5ꢁ1.68ꢂ.0ꢁꢀ6 www.burley.com  
1ꢂ000ꢂ nomad-flatbed manual r1 rev. 12/0ꢂ  

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