You want to ask a girl out, but you don't want her to have expectations of any type of intimate relationship. You are not looking for a girlfriend, just to hang as friends. Follow these easy steps and it should be no problem.

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[edit] Steps

Consider how close you are with this friend. In case you are close friends with her, just ask her casually. For example, "Would you like to hang out with me at (event)?"
Make it clear that you are only going as friends in a nice way, such as, "Hey, (name), we're just going to the dance as friends, okay?", or something similar to that. Make sure you tell her this right after you ask her, if she says yes. You want to avoid giving her a chance to start thinking of you two as more than friends to not hurt either of you.
Be yourself. She will certainly say no if you are acting stuck up or too immaturely.

[edit] Tips

When you ask her out in a friendly way, make sure it is friendly and not awkward.
A good idea would be to invite other people along so it's not just you and her.
At a dance, approach the girl. Smile and say, "Hey, do you want to dance?" Take her for a dance, and leave on a good note. It's as easy as that!
Also, if you want to be her friend, try adding her on a social networking site like Myspace or Facebook. It establishes you as a friendly person right off the bat, and most girls won't turn down a friend invite.

[edit] Warnings

She might still think that you are asking her out. If you know her and are good friends with her, try to find a way to get through to her without hurting her or yourself.
Make sure you explain to her you just want to remain friends. Normally, she will understand, although she might be a little disappointed. Be sure to do this in a kind, down-to-earth manner, taking anything you know about her feelings into consideration.