Teco Installation and Maintenance Manual 
TEFC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors 
Teco Electric and Machinery Company 
Manual Number: IOM ~ TEFC Rev.01 
3.6.7  After the motor has been properly aligned with the driven equipment and 
the hold down bolts have been installed and tightened, at least two dowel 
pins should be installed diagonally opposite motor feet. 
 
3.7.  INSTALLATION FOR BELT DRIVE 
 
 
 
3.7.1.  Small, medium and large motors within frame sizes up to and including 315 
frame are designed for use with belt transmission or direct coupling. 
 
3.7.2.  The diameter ratio between conveyance sheaves should not be greater 5 to 
1 for flat belts, and 8 to 1 for V-belts. It is also advisable to limit the belt 
velocity to under 35m/sec to limit belt abrasion and vibration. The smaller 
the outer diameter of the V-belt sheave, the greater the shaft bending 
stress will be. If bending stress is in excess of the shaft fatigue stress, the 
shaft may break. If concerned please inform TECO of the size of the 
sheaves and belt details for checking. 
 
3.8.  ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 
 
3.8.1. The rated conditions of operation for the motors are as shown by the 
nameplate. Within the limits given below, of voltage and frequency variation 
from the nameplate values, the motor will continue to operate but with 
 
 
Do not hammer the conveyance devices such as coupling, belt sheaves, chain 
wheels, gears, pulleys etc. onto the motor shaft. Those shaft fitments should 
be fitted and removed only by means of suitable devices. Heat shrinking may 
be a better alternative to avoid damaging bearings and other components.