This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump includes a 9-1/2" nominal diameter stainless steel impeller and a cast iron casing with a bronze wear ring. The rotating assembly utilizes a stainless steel shaft, a bronze shaft sleeve, and a mechanical seal composed of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber. This seal is rated for temperatures up to 250 °F. The pump casing includes integrally cast mounting feet and pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
The system is powered by a 15 HP Baldor TEFC motor in a 254 T-frame configuration. It operates at 1750 RPM on a 230-460/60/3 PH power supply with an across-the-line starting option. The motor meets premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump assembly is mounted on a welded base that incorporates an integral drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard housing a Woods coupler. This unit maintains a PEI value of 0.93.