How to Connect a Propane Grill
Grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and the propane grill is the most popular type of grill. Its ease of use, quick startup and simple cleanup make it the first choice in grills. These grills require a tank of propane to be hooked up before using, which can be done in a few simple steps.
Things you will need:
- Propane tank
- Zip ties
- Place the propane tank to be hooked up on the shelf below the grill. Propane grills usually have a hole on the shelf for the propane tank to sit. Make sure it is level.
- Pass a zip tie through the brackets or handles on the top of the propane tank, and loop it around a nearby spot of the grill. You may need to use a couple of zip ties connected together to make it long enough. This stabilizes the propane tank onto the grill so that it does not tip or get knocked off.
- Tighten the valve on top of the tank counter-clockwise to ensure it is closed all the way before proceeding to the next step. You do not want any gas to leak out while hooking up the tank.
- Locate the collar at the end of the tube which will connect to the tank. The collar is the round cap that will screw onto the tank. These collars are provided by the grill manufacturers and are already installed, usually on the back bottom of the grill.
- Twist the collar onto the nozzle of the propane tank. Screw tightly to ensure there will be no gas leaks once the tank is turned on, but be careful not to over tighten and do not use pliers. This part will need to be removed when replacing the tank, and you do not want to damage the collar.
- Turn the valve on the top of the tank clockwise to open it and allow gas to come out. It is not necessary to open it all the way; one and a half turns of the valve should suffice. The propane tank is then fully hooked up and the grill is ready for use.