AOC 15 - Manual (Page 34)

4.0 Planning and Installation Checklist
NOTICE: Use of the material contained in this document is subject to the warning on page Iv and the disclaimer
on page v of this document.
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The following list contains suggested documentation to prepare in advance and have on hand to
ensure efficient and proper site development, as well as for submittal for the necessary
approvals:
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Plot plan
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Site layout
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Tower foundation drawing
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Tower assembly drawing
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Site wiring layout
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Control house interior wiring (if applicable) diagram
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Control house physical layout (if applicable)
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Utility interface - single line drawing
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Utility interface - three line drawing
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Wind turbine generator to control box wiring schematic
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Wind turbine generator wiring diagram
4.5 Construction Planning Considerations
To reduce delays later and to minimize cost, the following items should be considered during
the planning process:
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Subcontractor roles and responsibilities
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Cable trenches (type, length and depth)
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Control enclosure design
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Site specific weather extremes
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Tower foundation type
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Foundation forming details
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Site accessibility and road conditions
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Crane availability and cost
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Concrete availability and cost
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Backhoe availability and cost
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Concrete reinforcing bar availability and cost
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Labor skills and related costs
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Soil characteristics
§ Soil stability
§ Depth to water table
§ Depth to significant frost
§ Allowable bearing capacities
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Blasting needs
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Tripod or backhoe for tower assembly
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Availability of hand tools
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Concrete working tools
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Anchor bolt template and verification of proper placement
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Fencing materials and security