SUBJECT: Safety Tips
                           Gas Grill Safety Tips
 Liquid petroleum (LP) gas or propane, used in gas grills, is
 highly flammable. Each year about 30 people are injured as a
 result of gas grill fires and explosions. Many of these fires
 and explosions occur when consumers first use a grill that has
 been left idle for a period of time or just after refilling
 and reattaching the grill's gas container. To reduce the risk
 of fire or explosion, consumers should routinely perform the
 following safety checks:
    Check the tubes that lead into the burner for any blockage
    from insects, spiders, or food grease. Use a pipe cleaner or
    wire to clear blockage and push it through to the main part
    of the burner.
    Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks.
    Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
    Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and
    dripping hot grease. If you can't move the hoses, install a
    heat shield to protect them.
    Replace scratched or nicked connectors, which can eventually
    leak gas.
    Check for gas leaks, following the manufacturer's instructions,
    if you smell gas or when you reconnect the grill to the LP gas
    container. If you detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas
    and don't attempt to light the grill until the leak is fixed.
    Keep lighted cigarettes, matches, or open flames away from a
    leaking grill.
    Never use a grill indoors. Use the grill at least 10 feet away
    from your house or any building. Do not use the grill in a
    garage, breezeway, carport, porch, or under a surface that
    can catch fire.
    Do not attempt to repair the tank valve or the appliance
    yourself. See an LP gas dealer or a qualified appliance
    repair person.
    Always follow the manufacturer's instructions that accompany
    the grill.
 Consumers should use caution when storing LP gas containers.
 Always keep containers upright. Never store a spare gas container
 under or near the grill or indoors. Never store or use flammable
 liquids, like gasoline, near the grill.
 To avoid accidents while transporting LP gas containers, consumers
 should transport the container in a secure, upright position.
 Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will
 cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief
 valve and allow gas to escape.
 Consumers should use extreme caution and always follow
 manufacturer's instructions when connecting or disconnecting LP
 gas containers.
 Grills manufactured after October 1, 1995, are required to have
 three additional safety features to eliminate leak hazards:
 a device to limit the flow of gas in the event of hose rupture;
 a mechanism to shut-off the grill; and a feature to prevent the
 flow of gas if the connection between the tank and the grill is
 not leak proof.  Consumers should consider purchasing grills
 that have these safety features.
FELIX J. CIESLINSKI
... A flying saucer results when a nudist spills his coffee.
 * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 10
 * Silver Xpress V4.4
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