AOC 15 - Manual (Page 36)

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
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Platform or bucket for blade installation
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Appropriate safety equipment
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Crane
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Forklift or boom truck
4.8 Installation Personnel Considerations
The installation and maintenance of a wind turbine requires specialized skills, equipment and
experience. AOC assumes that all installation and operation personnel will have these skills,
experience and equipment. Only trained and qualified technicians should attempt to climb a
wind turbine tower and should use OSHA/ANSI approved practice and equipment. It is highly
recommended that a trained AOC representative be present for the erection and assembly of the
wind turbine (see Section 4.9). The following personnel should also be present, as and when
required, during installation:
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One to two qualified technicians trained in climbing safety to erect and install wind
turbine
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Qualified crane operator to operate the crane during tower and wind turbine lifting
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Certified electrician and/or utility personnel to install cables and wire controllers
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Additional labor for non-technical tasks such as tower assembly
4.9 General Installation/Commissioning Timeline
The following timeline represents the minimum installation schedule for one wind turbine under
ideal circumstances. Three to five days is usually a reasonable estimate. Poor weather
conditions, logistic problems and poor planning may extend the timeline considerably.
Site Preparations and Construction:
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Pour foundation
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Create cableways, wiring, power cables
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Install and wire control boxes, capacitor, and dynamic brakes
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Inspect wind turbine and hardware