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5. Connect the piping to the outflow valve of
the tank (turn the screw counterclockwise).
6. Wet the pipe connection to the tank with soap
water or neutral detergent. Open the outflow
valve and the pipe valve, and check the connec-
tion for any gas leaks. Wipe off the soap water
or detergent after inspection is completed.
Important Information about Proper-
ties of LPG
LPG normally contains a substance that gives
it a noticeable odor in concentration of 1/200 or
more in air.
If a large amount of the LPG is leaking from the
tank of the system, it can be detected by the
smell. LPG does not contain carbon monoxide
and is not poisonous although it is explosive.
LPG is a highly pressurized gas and leaks
very easily.
The vapor has a volume 250 times that of the
liquefied gas and is twice as dense as air. There-
fore, it collects in low places.
LPG increases in pressure as the tempera-
ture increases.
Safety Precautions about Operating
LPG-Powered Forklifts
LPG is inflammable. A tiny spark can cause
a fatal explosion if it is handled carelessly. It is
very crucial that the following precautions are
observed most strictly to avoid hazards.
All LPG-powered forklifts must be operated
and maintained (including the LPG tank re-
newal) by designated persons only.
Never stop or park an LPG-powered forklift
near fire.
Whenever possible, do not stop or park an
LPG-powered forklift in direct sunlight. Cover-
ing it with a sheet is highly recommendable. And
make sure the vehicle is well ventilated.
Do not operate an LPG-powered forklift in
the presence of fire.
When operating or inspecting an LPG-pow-
ered forklift, post a large "FIRE HAZARD" sign
and make sure that persons using fire do not ap-
proach the vehicle.
Remove the ignition key from an LPG-pow-
ered forklift before parking or storing it so that
no unauthorized person can operate it.
Use only soap water or neutral detergent to
check the vehicle for gas leaks. Do not use any
other fluid.
If the gas leak inspection must be performed
at night with the help of a flashlight, turn the
flashlight on far away from the vehicle and walk
toward it. The flashlight might cause a spark
when it is turned on and cause an accident.
If a gas leak is detected, immediately put out
any fire, ventilate the area and keep the area in a
strictly fire free condition. Then call a qualified
Toyota dealer or service garage.
Store LPG tanks in a strictly free area hav-
ing a gas detector at all times.
Have LPG tanks refilled only by an LPG gas
filling station attendant.
Use LPG of an appropriate chemical com-
position according to the climate. In hot climate,
use LPG with a relatively high butane content;
in cold climate, use LPG with a relatively high
propane content.