How to Fill Forklift Cylinders
Liquid propane is normally utilized to operate industrial lift trucks or forklifts. There is the choice to have refueling capabilities on site or to have cylinders delivered to your facility. Operators who are working with forklifts which utilize propane should be trained to deal with substances that are highly flammable.
1 Prior to refueling, you must wear personal protective equipment. Thick leather gloves should be worn in order to avoid the hands from touching liquid propane. The liquid is very cold and could cause severe burns. Other protective equipment includes a full face shield and goggles. A fire extinguisher should always be nearby.
2 The forklift must be shut down first. Make certain there are no open flames within the area and no lit cigarettes. Take off the protective cap on the fill valve and securely attach the fill line to the fill valve. When the fill line is in place, carefully open the bleed valve. A hissing noise is normal when opening the valve, but make certain it is air escaping - and not propane.
3 carefully open the fill valve on the fill line until you are certain there are no leaks around the connection. Then open the valve more and let the propane enter the tank. Check the tank while refueling; when it is full, the bleeder valve will release a spray of white gas. Turn off the fill valve completely first prior to closing the bleeder valve. Take the fill line out of the tank slowly. The escape of a small amount of gas at this time is normal. Screw the protective cap back onto the fill valve. Check all valves in order to make sure that they are closed completely. Now, your truck is refueled and ready to be utilized.