AOC 15 - Manual (Page 35)

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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4.6 Electrical Planning Considerations
The local wiring inspector should review the design of the electrical installation before work
starts at the site. The following items should be considered in the design/installation of the
electrical system:
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Wire sizes, length and type as described in Appendix M
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Conduit type and size
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Service entrance hardware
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Revenue meter specifications
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Protective hardware required by the interfacing utility
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Distribution panel(s) with properly sized circuit protection
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Single phase power for control house lights and receptacles
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Step down transformer characteristics
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Control house interior wire ways
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Control house junction box(es)
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Multiple unit control for wind power stations
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Twist cable termination box
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Foundation/conduit interfaces
4.7 Installation Tools and Equipment
The installation of the AOC 15/50 requires specific tools and equipment (see Appendix I).
Below is a breakdown of steps to take or equipment to have on hand for the three main
installation phases.
For tower assembly:
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Tower manufacturer’s assembly drawings
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Checklist of tower parts, hardware and tools
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Torque specifications
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Tripod, bucket, backhoe or boom truck
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Personnel for lifting and assembly
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Anemometer boom and brackets
To prepare machine:
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If wind turbine generator was shipped in a crate, remove from crate
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Check components
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Open blade crate
For installation:
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Slings, ropes, buckets and tools
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Adequately trained personnel