This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and a 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It is constructed with a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. The unit utilizes a mechanical seal featuring a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation up to 250°F. The design incorporates a dry shaft to prevent contact with the circulating fluid and includes greasable bearings within the bearing frame.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 50 HP Baldor motor in a 326 T frame. The electrical configuration is 230-460/60/3PH with an ODP enclosure, meeting NEMA standard requirements and MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards. It includes AEGIS shaft grounding and utilizes an across-the-line starting option with a CCW rotation. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes a drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, utilizing a Woods coupling. The product has a DOE PEI rating of 0.92.