Change a Propane Tank
Propane powered forklifts are commonly utilized inside warehouses. The forklift is made with the propane tank mounted at the back of the driver. The tanks, that look a lot like beer kegs, need to be replaced every so often as they have a limited lifespan. Forklift operators should utilize care when handling propane tanks. Compressed gases are dangerous, particularly since the gas is flammable. Use care when removing and replacing propane tank to prevent being injured.
1 To change a propane tank, first stop the forklift while leaving the engine running, and turn the valve on the tank off. Let the lift truck run until the engine dies. This process burns the gas off in the transfer hose which connects the engine and the tank. Prior to taking the next steps, put on the correct safety equipment, such as insulated gloves made of either neoprene or leather. It is very vital for you to protect your skin from touching the compressed gas, which is very cold.
2 Disconnect the hose from the tank and take off the holding straps to remove the tank. When putting in a new tank, reattach the holding straps and reconnect the hose at the valve of the tank by tightening the nut.
3 Leaks could be checked just by applying soapy water to the valve and slightly opening it. If there is a leak, it would cause bubbles to froth from around the valve. If this occurs, check the connection hose at the nut and the valve area. Re-tighten the connecting nut if you detect any leaks around the valve area, and afterward do the leak inspection process once more. Persistent leaks mean that the connecting hose and nut must be replaced. However, if replacing the nut and hose still does not stop the leak, the tank must be replaced.
4 Finally, open the valve all the way to enable the gas to fill the connecting hose. Then you could start the lift truck and continue operating.