Nomad 2004-2006
Nomad 2004-2006
Nomad 2004-2006
OWNER’S INSTRUCTION
& SAFETY MANUAL
Contents
Introduction 2
I. Hardware Bag Contents & Tool List 3
II. Attaching the Wheels 3
III. Install Rear Reflectors 4
IV. Setting Up & Folding
Your Burley Nomad 5
V. Hitching Your Nomad to the Bicycle 10
VI. Trailer Maintenance and Care 12
VII. Safety Guidelines 13
VIII.Safety Checklists 17
IX. Parts Lists and Drawings 18
Warranty 20
Congratulations!
You’ve just purchased a Burley® 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 thousands
of miles of happy, safe trailering.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using the Burley
Nomad merit close attention, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with
the trailer by reading this manual all the way through before use. If you have any
questions, we encourage you to contact your Burley dealer.
Introduction
This manual is written sequentially to assist initial assembly. Your Burley Nomad is
shipped 95% factory-assembled. You need only to mount the reflectors, install the
tongue, attach the wheels, side panels, roll bar and safety flag, and snap the cover
into place. Once you’ve read the safety guidelines, you’re ready to go. Initial assembly
should take 10-15 minutes. Subsequent setting up and knockdown can easily be
done in a couple of minutes, no tools required.
Before trailering, be sure you have a thorough understanding of the safety harness
and of trailer hitch operation. Practice folding and unfolding your trailer; it can easily
be done quickly, no tools required. Check to see that the trailer wheels and hitch are
securely attached. We again request that you read this manual from start to finish
before use, refering to it as necessary in the future.
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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.
Envelope:
Burley Checklist
Warranty Card
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NOTE: The spoked wheels install with the inset side of the hub facing
outward.
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Wheel axle assembly inserts into hollow trailer axle
Once the wheels are fully seated in the hollow axle, the quick-release laver should
be positioned so that it is aimed to the rear of the trailer in the “CLOSED” position
(the lever is marked for OPEN or CLOSED positions). The wheel quick-release/axle
assembly comes preadjusted from Burley.
Make sure wheels are held securely, with wheel shaft fully inserted
into the hollow axle. You should not be able to rock or shift wheels.
Improperly installed wheels can fall off, causing an accident or
serious injury.
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The reflector brackets mount on the outside of
each side panel, 2.5” up from the plastic connec-
tor on the side panel. The holes for the mounting
screws are covered by the fabric.
2.5”
First, insert the screw into the reflector bracket and
drive the Phillips-head self-tapping screws through
the fabric into the holes provided to mount the
right bracket. (Don’t worry; this won’t harm the fabric.)
rear Then mount the red reflectors onto the brack-
ets with the slotted-head, self-tapping reflector
mounting screws. The bracket should be mounted
as shown in the illustrations.
Correct Wrong
Take care that you put the proper side panel assembly on each side, each with the
trademark “Burley” facing outward. Next, snap each side-panel assembly into place
with the plastic side-panel hold-downs at the front and rear of each side as shown
on next page. The large end of the side rails face forward.
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All four side-panel hold-downs must be snapped in place before
using trailer. Otherwise side rails can shift or collapse resulting in loss
of cargo.
Side Rail
Side Rail
Side Rail Guide
Side Rail
Side Rail
Tailgate
Splashguard
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Install Roll Bar and Cover
1. Locate the two roll-bar knobs in the hardware bag, and the tonneau cover.
2. Lay the cover over the side rails so that it is right side out and oriented so the
end with “Burley” and “Nomad” is at the front of the trailer.
3. Next, slip one of the roll-bar knobs through one of the grommets on the cover.
Slide roll bar through the casing in the top of the mesh divider.
4. 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 illus-
tration below).
5. Similarly, thread the second roll-bar knob through the other grommet on the
cover, align the roll bar with the hole in the other side rail, and screw this roll-bar
knob into the roll bar.
6. Carefully check that both roll-bar knobs are screwed tightly into the roll bar.
Complete the cover installation by pulling on one of the B-tabs and looping the rubber
O-ring on the trailer frame as shown below. Finish this for each of the three remaining
B-tab/O-rings. Additionally, ensure that the cover extends over the top of each side
panel (see illustration below).
Side Rail
Roll Bar
Cover Grommet
Cover
Trailer Frame
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Install Tongue
To facilitate tongue installation, tip your Burley Nomad frame onto its back end. If
you are working on a rough or dirty surface, lay down a cloth or other protective
barrier. Installing your Burley Nomad tongue involves four simple steps (see the
following illustrations):
1. Slide the tongue onto the pivot pin at the left front.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter and lock pin from the front tongue receptacle, rotate
the tongue up into place, and snap it into the two plastic tongue receptacles.
3. Secure the tongue by pushing the lock pin fully into the front tongue receptacle.
4. Rotate the lock pin and locate the hole in it which will be 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.
Never operate trailer without tongue lock pin and hairpin cotter
locked in place. Unlocked tongue can loosen or detach and
cause accident resulting in serious injury.
1. Slide Tongue
onto Pivot Pin
3. Secure Tongue
with Lock Pin
IMPORTANT: Read and study sections “V. Hitching the Burley Nomad
to Your Bicycle,” “VII. Safety Guidelines,” and “VIII. Safety Checklists”
before using your Burley Nomad.
1. Loosen the knob on the eyebolt until the two 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). (See illustration next page.)
3. Wedge the hitch cone all the way back into the angle formed by the stays at the
wheel. Tighten the knob until the arms are firmly clamped against the stays.
4. Wrap the safety strap around the inside of the chain stay, over the hitch body,
and back to the D-ring at the end of the tongue.
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Make sure that the cone is wedged securely into the stays. The knob should be finger-
tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should not move, but should allow the bicycle
complete movement, including lying it down on the ground. It should clear any
racks, bags, or fittings you have on your bicycle. If there is any interference, contact
your Burley dealer.
IMPORTANT: Remove trailer from your bicycle when it’s not in use to
prevent deforming the plastic hitch.
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 an
accident resulting in serious injury.
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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.
The Burley Nomad tongue pivot requires periodic lubrication to enable ease of
movement and prevent rust. Lubricate using a light machine oil once a year for
normal use, and every three months for heavier use—i.e., frequent tongue removal
or use in wet or salty conditions.
Fabric/Shell Care
Your Burley Nomad is manufactured from tough, durable polyester. The fabric is
coated for waterproofness and is highly resistant to fading. The fabric can be easily
cleaned with any mild soap or detergent and warm water. For more persistent soil,
use a nylon bristle brush. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated
area; wipe it dry before storing to avoid mildew.
Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. To
extend the life of your fabric, as well as the hitch and other components, do not store
your trailer in direct sunlight. Do not use bleach for cleaning, as it will damage the
fabric.
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VII. 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. Before loaning your trailer to others,
make sure they too understand its proper, safe use. Contact your dealer or Burley if
any of these instructions are unclear.
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Prevent Trailer Tip Over
Just like automobile and motorcycle trailers, bicycle trailers can tip over. To avoid
overturning: Do not pull your trailer over curbs or hit holes or other obstructions in
the road. Do not make high-speed turns or descents when pulling the trailer. Always
corner with caution at 5 m.p.h. or less, as the trailer cannot lean into a turn the way
a bicycle can. Do not under any circumstances travel faster than 15 m.p.h.—all road
irregularities and your slowness to react are greatly magnified.
Trailers can tip over causing damage to trailer and serious injury to
cyclist or passengers. AVOID causes of tip over, especially:
• Sudden swerving
• Off-banked turns
No Motorized Vehicles
Your Burley Nomad is only intended for use with pedal-powered cycles; never pull it
with a motorized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed could damage the
trailer or cause the trailer to tip over.
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Avoid Riding in Traffic
We recommend against riding in traffic. If you must ride in traffic, do not pull your
trailer on highways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling with children.
Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even if it is legally yours.
Use care when pulling your trailer on bike routes or along bike lanes, especially at
intersections.
Cross over railroad tracks, curb cutouts, and road grooves at 90˚. Riding parallel or at
acute angle to such obstacles can cause a crash, resulting in serious injury.
Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery substances are
present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, walk your bike and trailer.
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not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright, reflective clothing,
use a bright headlight and a red blinking taillight on your bike. Do not operate
without properly attached reflectors; replace cracked or missing reflectors.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have shown that:
• Head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,
• Helmets prevent or reduce bicyclists’ head injuries.
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VIII. Safety Checklists
Before Each Ride, Ensure the Following:
√ Wheels tightly attached
Monthly Checklist
√ Inspect tongue and hitch for damage, scratches, or loose fasteners
√ Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts
√ Inspect fabric canopy and harness for rips, abrasion, or missing/damaged hard-
ware
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IX. Parts Lists & Drawings
Note: Subassemblies are indented.
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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 worker-owners 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!
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.