1.0 Introduction
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.
DOC012R02 AOC 15/50 User Manual Nov 2001
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1.2 Cautionary Icons
1.2.1 Warning Icon
The warning icon denotes actions or procedures that may lead to
equipment failure or death to personnel, if not carried out correctly.
1.2.2 Caution Icon
The caution icon denotes actions or procedures that may lead to
severe equipment damage or injury to personnel, if not carried out
correctly.
1.3 Personnel Definitions
1.3.1 Installation Personnel
Installation personnel are defined as technical staff with training and/or experience in climbing
towers and the use of safety equipment, as well as rigging and lifting heavy industrial machinery.
ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD ATTEMPT TO CLIMB
A WIND TURBINE TOWER AND SHOULD USE OSHA/ANSI APPROVED PRACTICE
AND EQUIPMENT.
1.3.2 Operational Personnel
Operational personnel are defined as persons trained and qualified to operate a wind turbine’s
control panel. They are responsible for monitoring the wind turbine’s mechanical and
production performance, as well as for performing routine visual inspections of all equipment.
See Chapter 10 for the parameters to be monitored. The operation personnel should also ensure
that proper maintenance is routinely performed as described in Chapter 11.