User manual BURLEY FLATBED

[. . . ] BURLEY FLATBED Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual Contents Section Page Introduction 2 I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List 3 II. Installing the Quick-Release Levers 3 IV. Hitching the Flatbed to Your Bicycle 6 VI. [. . . ] A load balanced front and back will detract the least from bicycle handling. As weight is placed further forward on the trailer, the rear bicycle wheel carries more load. If the load is placed behind the trailer wheels, weight is removed from the bicycle wheel, making the bicycle less stable. The weight center of your cargo is ideally located over the center of the trailer's fabric floor. Cargo must be secured and fit within the fabric floor space of the trailer, avoiding any contact with trailer wheels or the wheels of the bicycle pulling it. Shifting cargo can interfere with wheels causing an accident that can result in serious injury or death. Trailer Maintenance and Care Hitch and Tongue Maintenance Your trailer is designed for low maintenance and easy care. Clean and grease the eyebolt threads on the hitch periodically to ensure that the eyebolt knob can be properly tightened. Because of ultraviolet degradation, we recommend that the hitch be replaced every five years under normal use. In sunny or smoggy locations or for trailers that are stored outdoors, the hitch should be replaced every two to three years for safety. Replace your hitch or tongue if there are any signs of damage--i. e. , cracks, dents, scratches. IMPORTANT: For any eyebolt service other than lubrication, contact your Burley Dealer. 8 Burley Flatbed Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual Fabric Care Your Burley Flatbed is manufactured from tough, durable vinyl coated 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 help avoid mildew. 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. VIII. 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. Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous. Failure to observe any of section "VIII. Safety Guidelines" could result in accident and serious injury or death. [. . . ] 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. 12 Burley Flatbed Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual Have Fun Defensively Besides being practical and easy-to-use, the Burley Flatbed allows people and children to get outdoors for some fun together, rain or shine. [. . . ]