This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 3" suction and a 2-1/2" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump construction includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 7-1/4" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. The mechanical seal utilizes a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for 250°F. This unit is used for clean water applications and provides pressure tappings on both suction and discharge connections for system monitoring.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and utilizes a 5 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 184 T-frame. It is configured for a 230-460/60/3PH power supply with across-the-line starting. The motor meets NEMA Premium Efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump assembly is mounted on a welded base that features an integral drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard for the included Woods coupler. This model maintains a DOE PEI rating of 0.94 and operates in 40°C ambient conditions with counter-clockwise rotation.