AOC 15 user manual Manual Use

1.0 Introduction 4

1.1Manual Use

This manual has been developed for use by qualified technicians for the operation and maintenance of the wind turbines manufactured by Atlantic Orient Corporation (AOC). The information provided specifically applies to the AOC 15/50 wind turbine and is valid for both the 50 Hz and the 60 Hz versions, unless otherwise stated.

It is essential for the reader to become familiar with the manual prior to preparing the site, installing equipment, operating the system or servicing any equipment. The site should be prepared, maintained, operated and managed to allow work to be performed safely and efficiently. Special consideration should be given to installing, operating and maintaining the wind turbine system under unusual conditions such as lightning, high winds or icing (where applicable). For any operation or service related questions, please contact AOC for clarification.

Many of the safety guidelines in this manual are based on recommendations made in the International Electro-technical Commission’s Wind Turbine Generator Systems Part I: Safety Requirements, Second edition, 1999, 61400-1 or its latest edition. In case of questions or doubts concerning a potentially hazardous or harmful situation, please contact AOC for assistance. The following standards were considered in the design of the controller and selection of components: US National Electrical Code 196 DFPA 70, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 1994, International Electro-technical Commission IEC TC88 – Safety of Wind Turbine Generators 1400-1or the latest edition.

If there are any questions that are not adequately addressed in this manual, please contact AOC at its corporate headquarters in NORWICH, VERMONT, USA or one of its authorized representatives. Improvements or suggestions from field experience are always welcome.

The content of this document is the property of Atlantic Orient Corporation. Any unauthorized use or reproduction by any means is strictly prohibited.

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