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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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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:
• Wire sizes, length and type as described in Appendix M
• Conduit type and size
• Service entrance hardware
• Revenue meter specifications
• Protective hardware required by the interfacing utility
• Distribution panel(s) with properly sized circuit protection
• Single phase power for control house lights and receptacles
• Step down transformer characteristics
• Control house interior wire ways
• Control house junction box(es)
• Multiple unit control for wind power stations
• Twist cable termination box
• 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:
• Tower manufacturer’s assembly drawings
• Checklist of tower parts, hardware and tools
• Torque specifications
• Tripod, bucket, backhoe or boom truck
• Personnel for lifting and assembly
• Anemometer boom and brackets
To prepare machine:
• If wind turbine generator was shipped in a crate, remove from crate
• Check components
• Open blade crate
For installation:
• Slings, ropes, buckets and tools
• Adequately trained personnel