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.