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BASIC PROPANE HANDLING TIPS • Know and understand the safety features and the manufacturer's instructions for working with a propane filling tank. • Make sure propane cylinders approved for LPG storage are not damaged and do not leak. • Open the filling valve on the propane filling tank as a check for when it is full. • Inspect the fuel lines, safety relief valve and other components of the fuel system for leaks and damage. • Use the MSDS for specific information about propane and follow company policy when handling it. REFUELING PREPARATIONS • Look for DOT, ICC or ASME markings and name plates on the cylinder to ensure it is approved for LPG use. • Check the cylinder for dents and leaks. Check the discharge direction of the relief valve to make sure that it discharges into the atmosphere. • Check the protective cover on the piping to prevent moisture or debris from entering the relief valve. • Eliminate all flammable materials from the refueling area. • Shut off a forklift and remove the propane cylinder during refueling. • Put on protective gloves and eye protection as required by your company's safety policy when handling propane. REFUELING CYLINDERS FROM DISPENSING UNIT 1) After removing the cap from the filler valve,connect the hose coupling and open the main liquid valve on the storage tank. 2) Tum on the transfer pump, open the valve on the tank to be filled and open the hose end valve with no more than two turns. 3) After checking for leaks, open the maximum liquid outage valve about one-quarter turn until the gas begins to vent. Fill the tank until the liquid vents from the outage valve. 4) Close the end to the valve as soon as the liquid vents, shut off the transfer pump and close the outage valve. 5) Close the valve on the tank and partially loosen the coupling at the tank filler valve, bleeding off trapped liquid. 6) Disconnect the hose coupling when de-pressurized and replace the protective plastic cap on the filler valve. 7) Make sure outage gauge is closed tight and close the main liquid valve at the storage tank. Store the hose properly.