This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction connection and a 5" discharge connection with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit is equipped with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a bronze wear ring. The cast iron casing houses a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal is configured with a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, suitable for clean water applications at temperatures up to 250°F. Pressure tappings are provided on both the suction and discharge connections for monitoring.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 40 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a NEMA 324 T-frame. The electrical configuration is 230-460/60/3 PH with an across the line starting option. This model includes AEGIS shaft grounding, a welded structural steel base with an integral drip pan, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard covering a Woods coupler. The pump adheres to NEMA standards and has a PEI value of 0.93.