This Taco CI Series close coupled end suction pump features a 5" suction and a 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The assembly includes a cast iron casing and cover, a stainless steel impeller with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter, and a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a dry shaft design and a mechanical seal configured with a silicon-carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber. The pump is rated for fluid temperatures up to 250 °F for clean water applications. It includes flush seal line taps and pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
The pump uses a 20 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 256 JM frame with feet. It operates at 1750 RPM on a 230-460/60/3 power supply. The motor meets NEMA premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. Starting is configured for across the line operation in a 40 °C ambient environment. This unit has a pump efficiency index (PEI) of 0.92. The rear pullout design allows for servicing without disturbing system piping, and the top center line discharge configuration simplifies piping layouts.