This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It includes a 13 1/2" nominal impeller diameter constructed of bronze with a bronze wear ring. The cast iron casing provides structural support, while the pump utilizes a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. It features a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the shaft and the circulating fluid. The mechanical seal consists of a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber. This pump is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 250°F and is suitable for clean water applications.
This unit operates at 1150 RPM using a 7 1/2 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 254T NEMA frame. It is configured for a 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power supply and supports across the line starting. The motor meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump assembly is mounted on a welded base that incorporates a drip pan and connects to the motor using a Woods coupler protected by a standard coupler guard. The rotation is CCW, and the system is rated for operation in a 40°C ambient environment.