Teco Installation and Maintenance Manual
TEFC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors
Teco Electric and Machinery Company
Manual Number: IOM ~ TEFC Rev.01
3.3. TRANSPORTATION
To keep the rotating parts of motor from moving, thus causing damage
during Transportation, they should be held securely as follows:
3.3.1. Motors fitted with a retaining plate/bracket to secure the shaft must have it
fitted during transportation. Please retain this device for future
transportation of the motor.
3.3.2. After receiving motor, remove all securing studs, nuts, etc. before putting
motor into operation. (Fig.3)
Fig 3
Shaft Locks are fitted as standard and these should be fitted during
installation and should only be removed once the pulleys and guards are
ready to be fitted. The motor must not be transported without the shaft lock
fitted, damage to bearings caused by shaft locks being removed or moisture
ingress whilst awaiting commissioning is not covered under motor warranty.