Top 5 Grilling Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
As the end of summer approaches, many of us are preparing to enjoy a Labor Day cookout at home to enjoy these last warm evenings. With the days getting a little shorter, and cooler weather coming, it’s a great time to soak up the end of the season. Blossman Gas has five safety tips to prepare your grill for the holiday weekend.
·Follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions – Whether it’s assembly, maintenance, or cleaning, keep your grill manufacturer’s instructions close-by for any questions involving your grill. Keep the top open when starting a propane grill, and don’t close it until you are sure the grill has lighted.
·Check for Leaks - Before connecting the cylinder to a propane gas grill burner for the first time, use a leak-detection solution (a 50/50 mixture of water and liquid soap) to check connections for leaks. Expanding bubbles indicate a leak. Follow this procedure every time you replace a cylinder.
·Use Appropriate Relighting Procedures – If your flame goes out, turn off the gas and refer to your owner’s manual. At a minimum, with all grill models, keep the lid open and wait at least 15 minutes before relighting.
·Stay Attentive - Stay close and never leave your grill unattended.Make sure your grill is on a level surface that is clear of outdoor future, overhead trees, and any other potential hazards at all times.
·Shut it Down - When not in use, grill burner controls should be turned off and the cylinder valve closed.Your propane cylinder can remain attached to the grill when not in use; however, if you have extra cylinders, it’s important to store them safely and properly. Never keep a small cylinder inside; it should always be kept outside, never in an enclosed area.
For more on guidelines regarding handling a propane cylinder for your gas grill and the proper sequence for starting your gas grill go to: https://www.blossmangas.com/top-10-grilling-safety-tips/.
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