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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.
DOC012R02 AOC 15/50 User Manual Nov 2001
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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:
• Plot plan
• Site layout
• Tower foundation drawing
• Tower assembly drawing
• Site wiring layout
• Control house interior wiring (if applicable) diagram
• Control house physical layout (if applicable)
• Utility interface - single line drawing
• Utility interface - three line drawing
• Wind turbine generator to control box wiring schematic
• 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:
• Subcontractor roles and responsibilities
• Cable trenches (type, length and depth)
• Control enclosure design
• Site specific weather extremes
• Tower foundation type
• Foundation forming details
• Site accessibility and road conditions
• Crane availability and cost
• Concrete availability and cost
• Backhoe availability and cost
• Concrete reinforcing bar availability and cost
• Labor skills and related costs
• Soil characteristics
§ Soil stability
§ Depth to water table
§ Depth to significant frost
§ Allowable bearing capacities
• Blasting needs
• Tripod or backhoe for tower assembly
• Availability of hand tools
• Concrete working tools
• Anchor bolt template and verification of proper placement
• Fencing materials and security