This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 3" suction port and a 2-1/2" discharge port with ANSI Class 125 flanges. It includes a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a cast iron casing. The pump utilizes a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. The mechanical seal assembly consists of a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation in clean water at temperatures up to 250°F. The construction incorporates a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
This unit operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 10 HP Baldor TEFC motor. The motor is mounted in a 215T NEMA frame and configured for a 230-460/60/3PH power supply. The assembly includes a welded base with a drip pan, an OSHA-compliant coupler guard, and a Woods coupler. The motor meets NEMA Premium Efficiency standards per MG1-12.55 and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump is configured for a 40°C ambient temperature with CCW rotation and has a DOE PEI value of 0.88.