Enjoy your next cookout with family and friends by following a few safety tips.

Do:

  • Familiarize yourself with manufacturer instructions and recommendations
  • After refilling or exchanging a cylinder, keep valve closed and capped
  • Check hoses and connections for leaks
  • Clean grill well before use
  • Always open the grill hood before lighting & grill in a well ventilated area
  • When finished grilling, turn off the burner controls and close the cylinder valve

Don’t:

  • Use matches when checking for leaks
  • Use an accelerant when preparing grill
  • Smoke while handling a propane cylinder
  • Leave grill unattended
  • Let children tamper with or play with the grill or the cylinder
  • Store the grill or cylinder inside or expose to high temperatures

LINDA C HUGGINS,

SAFETY DIRECTOR