Preparation

• Park in a well ventilated space

• Ensure there are no ignition sources nearby

• Ensure the forklift is turned off

• Put on gloves

Important: Gloves MUST be worn at all times when changing the gas bottle. There is a potential that hazardous liquid gas may leak whilst changing over gas bottle.

Grab FULL Gas Bottle

• Open Gas Bottle Cage

• Remove FULL Gas Bottle

• Close Gas Bottle Cage

Check FULL Gas Bottle O-Ring

Check that the O-Ring on the FULL gas bottle is in good condition.

Important: If the O-Ring is missing or damaged, tag out the gas bottle and notify your supervisor.

Take FULL Gas Bottle to Forklift

Use a trolley to take the FULL gas bottle over to the forklift.

Note: Trolleys can be found near the gas bottle cages

Turn OFF Gas!!!

Turn off the gas on the empty gas bottle to prevent potential leaks.

Rotate the valve Clockwise to turn off the gas.

Important: If you are unable to turn off the gas or the valve is damaged, you should stop work and notify your supervisor.

Position Holder for Changeover

• Release the side lock to free the gas bottle holder

• Rotate the holder to the other side of the forklift

• Pull the side pin and gently lower the holder

Unscrew Gas Connector

Important: Ensure you are wearing gloves before unscrewing.

Rotate connecter Counter-Clockwise to unscrew.

Note: If liquid gas leaks from the connector, stop work and inform your supervisor immediately. If safe to do so, attempt to stop the leak using welding gloves or a heavy duty rag.

Check Gas Connector O-Ring

Check the gas connector to ensure it has an O-Ring. If the O-Ring is missing, please inform your supervisor.

Note: Proceeding with a missing O-Ring may result in gas leaking from the connector.

Remove Empty Gas Bottle

• Unlock clamps

• Remove empty gas bottle from the holder

Insert FULL Gas Bottle

• Pick up the FULL gas bottle

• Use the alignment bolt to line up the bottle

• Insert the bottle into the holder

Clamp the FULL Gas Bottle

Use the clamps to fasten the gas bottle to the holder.

If necessary, adjust the tightness of the clamps so they fit snug.

Screw in the Gas Connector

Screw in the gas connector from the forklift into the gas bottle.

Check Alignment of Gas Connector Hose

Check the alignment of the connector hose to ensure it won't get pinched when the bottle is lifted.

If it looks like it might get pinched, realign the gas connector.

Turn on Gas

Rotate the gas valve Counter-Clockwise to turn on the gas.

Once open, check for any leaks around the connection point.

Important: If a leak is detected, turn off the gas and re-tighten the connector. If leak persists, turn off the gas and notify a supervisor.

Return Holder to Working Position

• Pull the side pin and gently raise the holder

• Pull the top pin and rotate the holder

• Lift the holder up and into the latch to secure

Place Empty Gas Bottle in Cage

Take the empty bottle to the empty gas bottles cage