Change a Propane Tank
Propane fueled forklifts are normally utilized inside warehouses. The lift truck is made with the propane tank mounted behind the driver. The tanks, which look much like beer kegs, need to be replaced from time to time as they have a limited lifespan. Operators of forklifts should always use caution when handling propane tanks. Compressed gases are very dangerous, especially because the gas is flammable. Always use caution when removing and replacing propane tank to avoid injury.
1 To change a propane tank, first stop the lift truck while leaving the engine running, and turn off the valve on the tank. Let the forklift run until the engine dies. This procedure burns off the gas inside the transfer hose which connects the engine and the tank. Before taking the second steps, put on the proper safety equipment, like insulated gloves made of either leather or neoprene. It is very vital for you to protect your skin from touching the compressed gas, that is extremely cold.
2 Disconnect the hose from the tank and take the holding straps off to remove the tank. When you put in a new tank, reattach the holding straps and reconnect the hose at the valve of the tank by tightening the nut.
3 You could check for leaks by applying soapy water to the valve and slightly opening it. Leaking gas would cause bubbles to froth around the value. If this occurs, inspect the valve area and the connection hose at the nut. The connecting nut should be re-tightened if you detect any leaks in the valve area, and after that perform the leak checking procedure once more. Persistent leaks mean that both the connecting hose and nut will need to be replaced. However, if replacing the nut and hose still does not stop the leak, the tank would need to be replaced.
4 Finally, open the valve all the way to enable the gas to fill the connecting hose. After that you can start the lift truck and continue operating.