This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction port and a 4" discharge port with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump is constructed with a cast iron casing and a 9-1/2" diameter bronze impeller. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft and shaft sleeve protected by a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal is configured with a tungsten carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for clean water temperatures up to 300°F. The casing includes pressure tappings at the suction and discharge connections for monitoring system performance.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 15 HP Baldor ODP motor in a NEMA 254 T-frame. The electrical input is 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH, with a 40°C ambient rating and AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, utilizing a Woods coupler. This unit features premium efficiency motor technology and carries a DOE PEI rating of 0.93.