How to Refuel a Gas Grill
Exchanging or refilling your gas grill tank is easy to do.
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You Will Need
- A gas grill
- A propane tank
- A propane dealer
Steps
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Propane is flammable and hazardous. Do not use or store a cylinder in a garage or other enclosed area.
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Step 1
Turn off gas
Turn off the gas on the grill and any external burners.
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Step 2
Turn off cylinder value
Turn the cylinder tank valve hand wheel all the way to the right until it is completely closed.
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Step 3
Unscrew hose or knob
Unscrew the hose or knob that connects the grill to the tank and remove the tank from the grill.
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Rap on the side of the tank. An empty tank will have an echo.
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Step 4
Transport tank
Transport the tank in a secure, upright, and vertical position to be refilled or exchanged.
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Never allow the tank to be bounced around, and don’t transport more than four tanks at a time.
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Step 5
Take empty tank to a propane dealer
Take the empty tank to a propane refueling or exchange dealer to be refilled.
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Step 6
Reconnect
Take your full tank home, reconnect it, and start grilling.
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More than two-thirds of all grills are fueled by propane.
