This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a cast iron casing with 5" suction and 4" discharge connections, engineered for use with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It utilizes a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a stainless steel shaft equipped with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. The pump incorporates a mechanical seal assembly consisting of a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at temperatures up to 250°F. The casing includes integrated pressure tappings for suction and discharge connections and a drain port at the bottom.
The pump is powered by a 10 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 256 T-frame configuration. It operates at 1150 RPM on a 230-460V, 3PH, 60Hz power supply and utilizes an across-the-line starting method. The unit is mounted on a welded base that includes an integral drip pan and is connected to the motor by a Woods coupler housed within a standard coupler guard. The motor is a premium efficiency model that meets MG1-12.55 standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is rated for a 40°C ambient environment with CCW rotation.