This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and a 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump is constructed with a cast iron casing and a bronze impeller with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter. It includes a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a mechanical seal assembly consisting of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The unit utilizes a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
This pump is configured with a 20 HP, 1750 RPM WEG motor in an ODP enclosure on a 256 T-frame. It operates on a 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power supply and includes a Woods coupler, an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, and a welded base with an integrated drip pan. The motor incorporates AEGIS shaft grounding and meets NEMA premium efficiency standards, specifically MG1-12.55. The unit uses across-the-line starting, and the DOE pump energy index (PEI) is 0.93.