How to Remove a Gas Valve Safety Lock

A gas valve safety lock connects directly to the fuel valve on a propane gas tank or the line for a natural gas connection. The mechanism rotates to the locked position to prevent the gas valve from opening. On outdoor propane tanks, added security may include a padlock with the clasp looped through the valve safety lock. This prevents tampering with the tank valve or the valve from opening accidentally. Removing the lock takes only a few minutes using basic tools.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable wrench

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Shut off any appliance connected to the valve, such as a gas grill hooked up to a propane tank.

   • 2

     Use the key supplied with the padlock to unlock and remove the padlock from the gas valve safety lock. The clasp pops open on the padlock for removal.

   • 3

     Rotate the top half of the valve safety lock counterclockwise to unlock the mechanism.

   • 4

     Twist the connector on the gas valve safety lock counterclockwise with the adjustable wrench to remove it from the gas tank or line.