How to Read a Forklift Propane or LP Bottle Gauge
Forklift operators must understand some safety factors when figuring out how to read a propane bottle gauge on a forklift. Operators should know when the forklift is running low on propane or fuel. Some types of forklifts which are older are designed so that the forks lower slowly 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 avoid this from occurring. The driver could operate a handle that stops the forks from falling when the propane runs out.
1 Know where the propane gauge is located. The gauge looks much like the gas gauge on a car. 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 propane tank's valve.
2 Keep the cover of the gauge clean so that the lines and letters behind the glass are legible.
3 Located at the bottom of the gauge is the indicator needle. This needle will show you how much fuel is still in the propane tank.
4 There are two letters found on the gauge: F for full and E for empty. When the needle arm touches the letter E, it will mean that the propane tank is completely empty. When the needle arm arrives at the letter F, it will mean that the propane tank is totally full.
5 Notice the line in the middle of the gauge. When the needle touches the middle line it would mean the tank is half full of propane.
6 Also there are smaller lines halfway between the middle lines. These lines mean quarters. When the needle touches the quarter mark closest to the F, it means there is three-fourths of a tank remaining. When the needle touches the quarter mark nearest E, the tank is a quarter full.