When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid battery, what statement is true?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — insure adequate battery room ventilation
Charging evolution generates substantial hydrogen and oxygen gas. Operating unventilated spaces risks exceeding the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL), violating Title 46 CFR safety requirements regarding marine accumulator installations.
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