Isola Naida is equipped with two 20 lb propane cylinders located in the lazarette and secured to the forward bulkhead. Only one cylinder is connected to the propane system at a time; the second cylinder is maintained as a reserve.
Use
Propane is used onboard Isola Naida exclusively to supply the Force 10 three-burner stove.
Operation
Before operating the propane system:
- Access the lazarette and confirm that the propane hose is securely connected to the cylinder in use.
- Confirm that there is no noticeable propane odor and that the cylinder, hose, and connections appear to be in good condition.
- Open the cylinder service valve by turning the hand-wheel counter-clockwise.
- At the Navigation Desk, locate the switch on the main breaker panel marked “Propane Solenoid.”
- Flip the Propane Solenoid switch to the On position.
- The propane supply to the Force 10 stove is now enabled.
The stove can now be operated using its individual burner controls and ignition system.
Shutdown
When the stove is no longer required:
- Turn off all stove burners.
- At the Navigation Desk, turn the Propane Solenoid switch to the Off position.
- Access the lazarette and close the propane cylinder service valve by turning the hand-wheel clockwise.
The cylinder valve should be closed whenever the propane system is not in use.
Safety
If propane odor is detected at any time, do not operate electrical switches or ignition sources in the area. Close the propane cylinder valve if it is safe to do so, ventilate the area, and investigate the source of the leak before returning the system to service.
Propane equipment, hoses, connections, and the solenoid system should be inspected periodically for deterioration, leakage, or damage.