Clark LP Forklifts San Diego

How to Fill Forklift Cylinders

Forklifts, or industrial lift trucks, are usually meant to operate on liquid propane. There is the choice to have refueling capabilities on location or to have cylinders brought to your facility. Operators who are working with propane-powered forklifts should be correctly trained to handle very combustible substances.



1 Personal protective equipment should be put on prior to refueling. Thick leather gloves should be worn to prevent the hands from touching liquid propane. The liquid is extremely cold and can result in serious burns. Other protective equipment includes a full face shield and goggles. A fire extinguisher should be nearby.



2 The forklift should be shut down first. Make sure there are no lit cigarettes and no open flames within the area. Take off the protective cap on the fill valve and attach the fill line securely to the fill valve. When the fill line is in place, open the bleed valve carefully. A hissing noise is normal when opening the valve, but make sure it is air that is escaping - not propane.



3 carefully open the fill valve on the fill line until you are certain there are no leaks around the connection. After that open the valve more and let the propane enter the tank. Check the tank during 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. A small amount of gas which is escaping at this time is normal. Make sure to screw the protective cap back onto the fill valve. Check all valves in order to make sure they are closed completely. Now, your truck is refueled and ready to be utilized.

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