This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 3" suction port and a 2-1/2" discharge port with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump includes a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller housed within a cast iron casing. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft fitted with a bronze shaft sleeve to maintain a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal consists of a ceramic seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, enabling operation at temperatures up to 250°F. This configuration does not include a wear ring.
The unit operates at 1750 RPM using a 5 HP WEG TEFC motor in a NEMA 184T frame. It is configured for a 230-460/60/3 PH power supply with an across-the-line starting option. The assembly includes AEGIS shaft grounding, a welded base with a drip pan, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard housing a Woods coupler. This pump maintains a 40°C ambient temperature rating and meets NEMA premium efficiency standards under MG1-12.55. The pump has a PEI value of 0.88.