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