4.0 Planning and Installation Checklist

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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

4.5Construction 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

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.

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AOC 15/50 User Manual

Nov 2001

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