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4.6Electrical 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
4.7Installation 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
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 |
