Question 763 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 78 lbs. The reasoning is as follows: The gross weight of the fully charged CO2 cylinder is 80 lbs. When the bottle is empty, it weighs 60 lbs. The minimum acceptable gross weight before the bottle should be recharged is the empty weight (60 lbs) plus the minimum remaining weight of the CO2 charge, which is typically around 18 lbs. Therefore, the minimum acceptable gross weight is 60 lbs + 18 lbs = 78 lbs. The other options are incorrect because: A) 55 lbs is too low, as it does not account for the minimum remaining CO2 charge. B) 68 lbs is too low, as it does not meet the minimum 78 lbs requirement. D) 82 lbs is too high, as the fully charged cylinder weighs only 80 lbs.