Propane Gas Grill Safety Tips!
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Propane Gas Grill Safety Tips
- Always use your grill outside in a well-ventilated area. Don’t bring cylinders inside or into an enclosed space such as a garage.
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Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free of rust, dirt, spider webs or other debris.
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Before lighting your propane gas grill burner, use a leak-detection solution to make sure all connections are secure.Brush a mixture of 50% soap and 50% water onto all connections and hoses. Rising bubbles indicate a leak. Repair or tighten all connections until there are no bubbles. Never use matches or lighters to check for leaks.
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Always use or store cylinders in an upright, vertical position. Store them outside and away from sources of ignition.
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When you have your cylinder refilled, ask your supplier to check for dents,
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damage, rust or leaks.
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After filling, take your cylinder home immediately. Keep your vehicle ventilated with the cylinder valve closed and plugged or capped. Never leave the cylinder in your car.
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Make sure the grill burner controls are turned off and keep the cylinder valve closed when not in use.
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Make sure the grill is shut off and cooled before covering.
Light It Right
Take these steps in the right order when igniting a BBQ:
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn gas release valve on tank.
3. Turn on grill control or heat settings.
4. Take a step back.
5. Push the igniter button. If there is no igniter button, insert a long match or BBQ lighter through the side burner hole first, then turn on the heat control knob. If the burner does not ignite right away, turn the gas off and wait five minutes, keeping the hood open, before repeating the procedure.
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Collingwood Fire Department
