BURLEY NOMAD AND FLATBED OWNER’S INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL 3

Congratulations!

Your Burley® trailer is the leading choice of refined bicycle
trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been m ade 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.
IMPO RTANT
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO F AMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH YOUR BURLEY BY RE ADING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE USE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUES TIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR AUTHORIZED BURLEY D EALER.

Introduction

Once you’ve done the initial assembly and read the safety
guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you
have the tow bar, trailer wheels and hitch securely attached.
Note: Any reference to left or right is made in directio n
of travel, as if you were standing behind the trailer,
looking forward.

Safety Guidelines

WARNIN G
BICYCLING WITH A TRAIL ER, AND BICYCLING IN GENERA L, CAN
BE HAZARDOUS. FAILUR E TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE SAFE TY
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD R ESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Inspec t and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly.
See “Safety Checklists”.
2. Becau se of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle
pulling a trailer is heavier and less responsive. Avoid
sudden swerving, rocks and curbs. Experiment wit h the
loaded trailer in an uncongested area until you become
familiar with it.
3. The tota l weight limit for the trailer and cargo is 100 lbs
(40 kg in Europe). Load cargo securely in the center,
forward of the axle and as low as possible.
4. Obser ve recommended speed limits: 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.
5. Never pull your trail er with a motorized vehicle.
6. The cyclis t must wear a helmet.
7. Only use fac tory-supplied wheels, with the tires inflated
to the pressure recommended on the tire side wall.
Check pressure before each use.
8. Clamp the hitch se curely to the bicycle frame, and check
for a tight attachment before each use.
9. Use the safety f lag. (Nomad Only)
10. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your
Authorized Burley Dealer or go to www.burley.com for
replacement of any damaged, worn-out or missing parts.
11. Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement
weather makes cycling hazardous.
12. The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.
13. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull
completely off the road and move to a safe area before
doing repairs.

Parts Bag Contents:

Nomad: (1) Red light with bracket
(2) Roll bar knobs
(1) Hitch
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Flatbed: (4) Retaining pins
(2) Pair tie-down straps
(2) Clear reflectors with brackets/screws
(2) Red reflectors with brackets/screws
(1) Hitch
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Tools Required: Phillips Screwdriver