Exploring Offshore Wind Energy (Teacher Guide)

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Turbine Assembly Instructions You Will Need 3 Legs 1 Center hub 1 Locking disc 1 Wood tower Nacelle (pre-assembled) Gears 12 Hole crimping hub Blades

Tower Assembly Center Hub

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2.

Leg

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Wood Tower Locking Disc

1. Lock one leg onto the center hub. 2. Attach the two other legs in the same way. 3. Slide the locking disc onto the tower about 3 inches. 4. With the teeth of the locking disc pointing down, insert the tower into the center hub, locking the tower in place.

Turbine Nacelle 1. The turbine nacelle comes pre-assembled as part of the NEED wind kit. The hub, gears, and motor can be removed and rearranged, depending on the investigation. See page 31 for directions on changing gears.

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