🔍 Key Concepts

• Fail-safe design of electrically released, spring-applied brakes on winches • Relationship between energizing the solenoid and the position of the brake (set or released) • What happens to electrical components when the control handle is in the OFF position

💭 Think About

• In the OFF position, is current normally flowing to the solenoid or not? How does that affect the brake? • If power is lost accidentally, should the brake automatically set or release for safety on a loaded winch? • Is the spring used to apply the brake or to hold it off, and what role does the solenoid play against that spring?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which condition is normal for safety: brake applied or released when power is removed • Identify whether the solenoid must be energized to overcome the spring, or to apply the spring force • Confirm that in the OFF position, the circuit to the solenoid is typically open (no power), then match that to the correct brake status