Maintain propane barbecues
for safe, enjoyable summer

MORE THAN 200,000
propane-fuelled barbecues
are purchased by Canadians
every year, and on most
nice summer days some 3
million gas barbecues are in
use in Canada.

But because of their easy-to-
use advantages, these appliances
are sometimes taken for granted
and are not safety checked: or
maintained the way they should

Propane-fuelled barbecues are
quick to fight, easy to control,
fast, practical and come in a wide
variety of sizes and shapes. But
they all ‘have one thing in com-
mon: they need to be maintained,
used and operated in a safe, effi-
cient manner.

The Propane Gas Association
of Canada would like to pass
along a few tips’ that will make us-
ing your propane barbecue a safe
and enjoyable experience this
summer.

Checking the barbecue:

When assembling a new unit,
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
-tions carefully. If in doubt, take it
back to the store or dealer, or call
a qualified propane service techni-

cian. . ,

On all barbecues, make certain
the burner ports are free of rust
or dirt, and that the burner gas
supply throat (the tube connecting
to the burner) is clear of dust, dirt

Seniors’ centre takes look at

or cobwebs.

Leak-test the propane fittings
that run from the tank to the
barbecue.

To do this, make up a solution
of dishwashing soap and water.
One cup of water with a table-
spoon of soap will do.

With the barbecue connected to
the propane cylinder, turn the
barbecue valve off and the pro-
pane tank cylinder valve on.
Spread the soapy solution gener-
ously over all hose connections
and fittings, and all over. the huse.
If bubbles appear, and then
become larger or more numerous,
you have a leak. Never check for
leaks with an open flame. .

If you have a leak, turn off the
propane cylinder valve and replace
the hose and fittings, or have
them checked and repaired by a
qualified propane service techni-
cian.

Another item to watch. On
many barbecues, the - male
nozzle-type fitting on the hose
that screws into the propane cyl-
inder has a rubber “O” ring on
the end. If you have this type of
barbecue, check that ring every
time you connect the hose and fit-
ting to a propane cylinder, and
replace the “‘O”’ ring if it appears
cracked, torn or out of round.
Lighting and storing your
barbecue:

When lighting any gas
barbecue, have the match or
lighter already burning with the

different cultural traditions

THE WEST Vancouver
Seniors’ Activity Centre is
hoping. to develop an
‘awareness of cultural diver-
sity within its membership
and with the seniors of the
community by offering
various cultural presentat-
ions, which will represent
‘residents living in the com-
‘munity.

“We are promoting a series of
ventures into Eastern and Western
-traditions. We hope to provoke
interest anc discussion through
these activities,’’ say organizers.

The centre is inviting the public
to. pre-register for the special
presentations, which will include
refreshments served with a slice of
cuitural expression.

Music, dance, art demonstra-
‘tions and history lectures will be
offered along with a dinner, lunch
or afternoon tea.

, ‘The following is a summary of
the activities scheduled “for the
summer:

Tuesday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.-1
p-m., barbecue lunch followed by
Paul. Yeung’s slide presentation
and commentary on the history of

Chinese-Canadians in Vancouver;
Wednesday, July 15, 6-9 p.m.,
Japanese dinner with traditional
music and dance;

Friday, July 17, 2-3 p.m., relax
with a cup of tea while the South
Seas Polynesian Dancers provide
lively entertainment;

Tuesday, July 21, 11:30 a,m,-1
p.m., enjoy a barbecue’ lunch
while discovering Italy with Anna
.Tetrana;

Friday, July 24, 2-3 p.m., watch
and participate during a Japanese
tea ceremony;

Tuesday, July 28, 21:30 a.m.-1
p.m., a traditional
barbecue to be followed by a Per-
sian’ carpet-weaving demonstra-
tion;

Friday, July 31, 2-3 p.m., tea,
desserts and Persian folk dancing;
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1
p.m., barbecue lunch with Rosa
Brand who will display stides, arts
arid crafts as well as the apparel
of Central America;

Friday, Aug. 7, 2-3 p.m., tea and
desserts with Sincere Lam, who
. will) demonstrate the Chinese
- Harpsichord.

For move information visit the
activity centre located at 695-21st
St. in West Vancouver, or call
926-4375.

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barbecue lid open before you turn
on the barbecue gas contro! valve.

Never move the barbecue after
it has been lit.

When finished, turn off the
barbecue gas control valve(s) and
the propane cylinder valve.

Use gas grills outdoors only.
And always store propane
cylinders upright and outdoors.

Transport and use propane
cylinders only in the upright, ver-
tical position. When transporting
a cylinder (back from having it
filled, for example), wedge it into
an upright position, make certain
it will stay in that position and
leave your trunk or vehicle win-
dows open.

- Whenever a propane cylinder i is
not attached to an appliance, the
cylinder valve must be closed and
plugged with a POL (Put On Left)
plastic plug.

Propane fuel:

As a liquid, propane is a highly
compact fuel. It is this energy
compactness that makes propane
so efficient to store, transport and
use as a pressurized fuel.

Friday, July 10, 1992 - North Shore News - #9

THE NORTH Shore Neigh-
bourhood House is inviting
seniors to pre-register for a
day trip aboasd a luxury motor
coach that will travel to the
Sunshine Coast.

Participants will have an op-
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tour up to Porpoise Bay with
stops at Sechelt, Roberts Creek
and Gibsons Landing.

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