This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 4" suction and a 3" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump construction includes a cast iron casing, a 7-1/4" nominal diameter bronze impeller, a stainless steel shaft, and a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal with a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at 250°F. The unit employs a dry shaft design and includes pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections for monitoring system performance.
The pump is powered by a 7-1/2 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure, configured in a NEMA 213 T-frame. It operates at 1750 RPM on a 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power supply and utilizes across the line starting. The motor meets MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that incorporates a drip pan, a Woods coupler, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This pump model maintains a DOE PEI rating of 0.91.