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Appendix J Installation Programme of WorksFriday 29th OctoberPresent: V3 Power, 2-3 studentsFinish Welding on TowerWeld caps on bottom square sectionWeld middle section to bottom section – flat gussetsWeld combined bottom and middle section to top section – slotted gussetsGin poleWeld side lugs and make nylon rope side guysHinge point to main tower – drill hinge hole in base hingeWeld lug for guy attachment to main towerAfternoonClean up any welds, take away any sharp edges– filing and grindingPaint welds on towerSaturday 30 th OctoberTowerPresent: V3 Power, 5-8 Students1. Assemble and fix guys to tower length2. Prepare base foundation3. Position base hinge4. Prepare winching anchor5. Measure out and insert corkscrew anchors6. Carry and position tower7. Attach guys8. Attach gin pole and gin pole guys9. Erect tower without turbine10. Check guy lengths11. Check straightness of tower12. Bring tower down13. Paint tower – final finishBladesPresent: V3 Power, 5-8 Students1. Assemble rotor by drilling pilot holes in blades and using woodscrews to attachblades to plywood discs.2. Put the alternator on a temporary stand. 4 person job due to weight.3. Fit rotor to alternator (this may involve mallets and some force as it is a tight fit)4. Remove rotor from alternator.68