This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a cast iron casing with a 4" suction connection and a 3" discharge connection. The unit utilizes a 7-1/4" bronze impeller and a bronze wear ring for clean water applications. It incorporates a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft design. The mechanical seal consists of a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at temperatures up to 250 °F. The casing includes ANSI Class 125 flanges for piping integration.
The pump is configured with a 40 HP, 3450 RPM Baldor motor in an ODP enclosure on a 286TS NEMA frame. It operates on a 230-460/60/3 power supply and supports across-the-line starting. The motor meets NEMA Premium Efficiency MG1-12.55 standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. This assembly features greasable bearings, a Woods flexible coupler, and a welded base equipped with a drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. The pump has a DOE PEI of 0.91.