Teco Installation and Maintenance Manual 
TEFC Squirrel Cage Induction Motors 
Teco Electric and Machinery Company 
Manual Number: IOM ~ TEFC Rev.01 
 
6.1.6.  Checking motor installation and coupling. 
a.  Installation: 
i.  Is foundation solid? 
ii.  Are all bolts and/or nuts tight and in good order? 
b.  Coupling: 
i.     Is coupling in good order? 
  ii.   Are fasteners tight and in good order? 
 
6.2.  CLEANING OF COILS, DRYING & VARNISHING TREATMENT. 
  Age, constant heating and cooling and other factors may cause insulation 
deterioration. Also, salt deposits or grease may lower insulation resistance. 
Steam cleaning, drying and re-varnishing may be necessary if the motor has 
been flooded or showing deterioration from age. 
 
6.2.1.  Cleaning: 
a.  If the coils are slightly contaminated, compressed air, cloth or a nylon brush 
can be used to do the cleaning. However, when contamination is serious, 
thorough washing has to be performed. The cleaning methods are as 
follows: 
b.  Cleaning with water: 
i.  This method is applicable to motors having been immersed in water or 
insulated with no cotton yarn and paper materials. 
ii. After washing, dry immediately. 
iii. Cleaning with steam. 
  If the motor has been immersed in sea-water or a chemical solution, clean 
with steam after washing thoroughly. 
  Steam pressure must be kept between 2 – 4 kg/cm
2
. High pressure may 
cause insulation damage.