Change a Propane Tank
Propane powered forklifts are frequently used inside warehouses. The forklift is made with the propane tank mounted at the rear of the operator. The tanks, that look a lot like beer kegs, need to be replaced from time to time as they have a limited lifespan. Drivers of forklifts should utilize caution when handling propane tanks. Compressed gases are very dangerous, particularly because the gas is flammable. Use care 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 lift truck run until the engine dies. This process burns the gas off inside the transfer hose which connects the engine and the tank. Prior to taking the next steps, put on the proper safety equipment, like for instance insulated gloves made of either neoprene or leather. It is important for you to protect your skin from touching the compressed gas, that is extremely cold.
2 The tank hose has to be disconnected, followed by removing the tank from its holding straps. 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 You could check for leaks by applying soapy water to the valve and opening it slightly. Leaking gas would cause bubbles to foam around the value. If this occurs, inspect the connection hose at the nut and the valve area. The connecting nut must be re-tightened if you detect any leaks around the area of the valve, and afterward perform the leak checking process once more. Persistent leaks mean that both the connecting hose and nut should be replaced. However, if replacing the hose and nut still does not stop the leak, the tank would need to be replaced.
4 Finally, open the valve all the way to allow the gas to fill the connecting hose. Then you can start the lift truck and resume working.