How to Read a Forklift LP or propane Bottle Gauge
There are essential safety reasons for forklift drivers to know how to read a propane bottle gauge on a forklift. The operator needs to know when the forklift is almost out of gas. Some types of forklifts that are older are designed so that the forks slowly lower to the ground and the equipment automatically shuts off when the vehicle runs out of fuel. This is very not sage and could result in personal injury and product damage. Newer models are designed differently to prevent this from occurring. The driver could operate a handle which stops the forks from falling when the propane runs out.
1 Know where the propane gauge is situated. The gauge looks much like the gas gauge on an automobile. It is a small round object situated either on the forklift dash where the rest of the gauges and controls are located or on the valve on the propane tank.
2 Make sure to keep the cover of the gauge clean so that information behind the glass is legible.
3 Situated at the bottom of the gauge is the indicator needle. This needle shows you how much fuel is still in the propane tank.
4 There are two letters found on the gauge: E for empty and F for full. When the needle arm points at the letter E, it would mean that the propane tank is totally empty. When the needle arm arrives at the letter F, it would mean that the propane tank is completely full.
5 Notice the line in the middle of the gauge. When the needle arrives at the halfway line it means the tank is half full of propane.
6 Normally, there are smaller lines midway between the halfway lines. These lines indicate quarters. When the needle points at the quarter mark nearest the F, it means there is three-fourths of a tank remaining. When the needle points at the quarter mark nearest E, the tank is a quarter full.