Page 20 - Propane Vehicle Essentials and Safety Practices

Propane Safety Features Propane Safety Features to Address Fire
to Address Pressure

• Pressure relief valve (PRV) • No oxygen in the fuel system (<0.5%)
set at 312 psi
• Higher ignition temperature
• Vents propane vapor
• Higher flammability range
• Once excess vapor is vented
PRV closes

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Propane Safety Features to Address Asphyxiation Frostbite

• Liquid propane temperature -44 F
o
• Simple asphyxiate
• PPE
• Odorant enhances detection o Eye protection
 Basic safety glasses
• Never inhale propane
 Prescription glasses
o Gloves
 Any fabric/material is acceptable

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