This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and 4" discharge. The unit is constructed with a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 13-1/2" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. It includes ANSI Class 125 flanges and a bronze wear ring. The mechanical seal uses a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The pump utilizes a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
This pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 30 HP Baldor motor in a 286 T frame. The electrical configuration is 230-460/60/3 with an ODP enclosure and premium efficiency rating that meets MG1-12.55 standards. The motor features AEGIS shaft grounding and is connected via a Woods coupler. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This model maintains a DOE PEI rating of 0.92 and operates in a 40°C ambient environment using an across-the-line starting option.