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gas

barbecue become
a flame thrower

ALL ACROSS Canada, on por-
ches, back decks, patios and
balconies, gas barbecues have
become a fixture. They are so
much a pact of the family summer
cooking routine that few people
Stop to consider the serious con-
sequences of improper or careless
use.

Who would imagine that a gas
barbecue hose, improperly con-
hected, could turn into a treach-
erous flame thrower? That's ex-
actly what happened Jast summer
to a southern Ontario family.
Aside from damaging their own
home, the ‘flame thrower’ started
a fire in the neighbor's home as
well. Fortunately, no one was in-
jured.

“It’s so easy to prevent this
type of accident.’’ says Peter
Gravel, the claims adjuster who
handled the barbecue ‘flame
thrower’ accident.

“Many neople leave their gas
barbecue exposed to harsh ele-
ments during the winter months,
not realizing the damage that can
occur to joints, hoses, fittings and
seams.”’

Grave] points out that a
weakness in any part of the
equipment could lead to the inci-
dent described above, or an ex-
ploding tank, which unleashes
enough force to blow out a wall
and cause serious injury.

While proper hook-up and
maintenance are a must, it’s also
important to consider where you
barbecue.

“Positioning your
near a wooden wall

barbecue
or under

wooden awnings or eaves is asking
for trouble,*’ says Gravel, noting
that “even a flare-up while cook-
ing can start a serious fire or, at
the very least. injure the user."

Gravel acknowledges that ‘‘dur-
ing the lazy, hazy days of summer
it’s hard 10 be vigilant — but
common sense and care is all it
takes. In the long run, reducing
accidents like this also pays off by
reducing insurance premiums for
everyone."”

Adequate cleaning of your gas
barbecue is more important than
you may think. Regularly clean
the grill and containers that catch
drippings and change lava cocks
every two years or more. This will
prevent the accumulation of
grease — reducing the possibility
of a grease fire.

This month. Canadian Con-
sumer — The Radio Edition will
devote one of its daily broadcasts
to gas barbecue safety tips pro-
vided by the Canada Safety
Council and sponsored by Well-
ington Insurance.

To avoid burns and injuries,
they remind you to lift the lid of
the barbecue before igniting the
gas and light the barbecue the
moment the gas fiow is on.
Always turn off the main valve at
the tank as well as the heat con-
trol valves when finished.

More information on how to
safely use and maintain your gas
barbecue, including instructions
for checking connections and the
tank, is available from Wellington
insurance brokers or your provin-
cial safety council.

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