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 an 11" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft protected by a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The pump design incorporates a dry shaft construction to prevent the circulating fluid from contacting the shaft.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 15 HP, TEFC Baldor motor in a 254T NEMA frame. It is configured for a 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power supply with across-the-line starting. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes an integral drip pan, a Woods flexible coupler, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This unit features AEGIS shaft grounding, meets NEMA premium efficiency standards, and has a DOE PEI rating of 0.87.