This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction and 5" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The design incorporates a dry shaft construction that prevents contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 15 HP Baldor motor in a NEMA 254T frame. The motor is an ODP enclosure, configured for 230-460/60/3 power supply, and meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards with AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes a drip pan, a Woods coupler, and an OSHA. This model features a CCW rotation and an ambient temperature rating of 40°C, with a DOE PEI value of 0.92.