How To

How to Use a Gas Barbecue Grill Safely

Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
(12 Ratings)

Enjoy your gas grill, but do it safely. Take these precautions to avoid mishaps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Use your grill at least 15 feet from any building, door, window or car to lessen the danger from fumes and accidental fire.

  2. Step 2

    Check all of the fittings and connections. They should be tight and not leak.

  3. Step 3

    Keep your grill in top shape. Replace damaged or worn parts as necessary, and look the grill over before each use.

  4. Step 4

    Be sure that the burners aren't clogged and that none of the tubes are kinked.

  5. Step 5

    Leave the hood open while you light your match. Turn on the gas and apply the flame.

  6. Step 6

    Light the fire and leave it alone. Poking the briquettes or lava rocks can cause explosive pockets of gas to form.

  7. Step 7

    Keep pets and children away from a lit grill.

Tips & Warnings
  • Store your propane tanks outdoors in an upright position. Treat them gently, and keep in mind that this high-pressure fuel can be very dangerous.
  • Many city fire codes don't allow grills of any type within 15 feet of a building or on patios or decks above the first floor. Because propane is heavier than air, a leak poses a potential threat to neighbors below. If you live in an apartment or condominium, make sure you can use and store your grill in the space you have.
  • Never use gasoline on any grill and don't use lighter fluid on a gas grill.
  • Don't move a lit barbecue grill.
  • Never grill indoors.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

Have you done this? Click here to let us know.

I Did This

Related Ads

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

eHow Home and Garden
eHow_eHow Home and Garden