This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 6" suction and 5" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit is constructed with a cast iron casing and a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller with a bronze wear ring. The assembly utilizes a stainless steel shaft, a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve, and a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber. This seal is rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The casing includes gauge ports at the suction and discharge connections for system monitoring.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM using a 15 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and NEMA 254T frame. Power input is 230-460/60/3. The assembly includes a Woods coupler, a welded base with a drip pan, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. The motor meets NEMA Premium Efficiency standards per MG1-12.55 and incorporates AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump is configured for across-the-line starting with a PEI of 0.92 and operates in a 40°C ambient environment.