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Drives and Automation Useful Information Motor Mounting Codes

Proper motor installation and mounting position is essential in obtaining top-quality operation,
e cient performance, and maximum reliability. Sometimes, however, there is confusion about the
many different ways a motor can be installed.

There are two different standards—NEMA and IEC— which you will see when looking at electric
motor mounting positions. Although they are generally comparable, there are slight differences
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The standard IEC mounting position places the junction box on the top of the motor, known as the
IM B3 mounting position in IEC frame (or F3 in NEMA frames). On the other hand, the NEMA
standard mounting position is referred to as F1, with the junction/conduit box located on the left
side of the motor facing the output shaft.

The design of most motors is such that they can usually be operated in many mounting positions,
unless indicated otherwise. Some mounting positions, however, require additional construction
modi cations to achieve optimal performance. For example, shaft-up or shaft-down outdoor
applications may require drilling of additional drain holes, drip covers and stronger bearings to
support heavy loads. Don't just assume you can bolt any motor in any orientation!

Below is a visual reference of typical electric motor mounting positions. Whether you're an installer,
engineer, or maintainer, this is a must -have reference.

Motor Mounting Arrangements (IEC standard 60034-7)

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IM Ref# Shaft Feet Mount

IM 1001 / IM Horizontal on Floor Foot

B3

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IM Ref# Shaft Feet Mount

IM 1071 / IM Horizontal on ceiling Foot

B8

IM 1051 / IM Horizontal Wall mounted (feet lhs when viewed from Foot
B6 drive end)

IM 1011 / IM Vertical on wall Foot

V5

IM 1061 / IM Horizontal Wall mounted (feet rhs when viewed from Foot
B7 drive end)

IM 1031 / IM Vertical on wall Foot

V6

IM 3001 / IM Horizontal Flange

B5

IM 2001 / Horizontal on Floor Flange

IM B35

IM 3011 / Vertical (facing Flange

IM V1 down)

IM 2011 / Vertical (facing on wall Flange

IM V15 down)

IM 3031 / Vertical (facing Flange

IM V3 up)

IM 2031 / Vertical (facing on wall Flange

IM V36 up)

IM 3601 / Horizontal Face

IM B14

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 IM Ref# Shaft Feet Mount

IM 2101 / Horizontal on wall Face

IM B34

IM 3611 / Vertical (facing Face

IM V18 down)

IM 2111 / Vertical (facing on wall Face

IM V58 down)

IM 3631 / Vertical (facing Face

IM V19 up)

IM 2131 / Vertical (facing on wall Face

IM V69 up)

IM 9101 / Horizontal threaded tie rods No drive end

IM B9 shield

IM 1201 / Horizontal feet and threaded tie rods No drive end

IM B15 shield

IM Ref# Shaft Feet Mount

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