This Taco CI Series close coupled end suction pump features an 8" suction connection and a 6" discharge connection with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It is constructed with a cast iron casing and a bronze impeller with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter. The pump design includes a bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft configuration that prevents the shaft from contacting the circulating fluid. It is equipped with a mechanical seal utilizing a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250 °F. The unit incorporates flush seal line taps and pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections. A rear pullout design allows for servicing without disturbing piping, and the top center line discharge configuration assists with system self-venting.
This unit uses a 30 HP, 1750 RPM Baldor motor with a TEFC enclosure and a 286 JM motor frame style with feet. It operates on 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power with an across-the-line starting configuration. The motor is rated for a 40 °C ambient temperature and meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards, including AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump has a DOE PEI rating of 0.93.