This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a cast iron casing with 3" suction and 2-1/2" discharge ANSI Class 125 flanges. It uses a 9-1/2" diameter bronze impeller with a bronze wear ring and a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. The unit is equipped with a mechanical seal utilizing a silicon-carbide seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber components, suitable for operating temperatures up to 250°F. The pump is constructed for clean water applications and includes pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
This pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 3 HP Baldor motor in a NEMA 182T frame. It features an ODP enclosure, premium efficiency that meets MG1-12.55 standards, and AEGIS shaft grounding. The electrical configuration is 230-460V/60/3PH with an across the line starting option. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan and utilizes a Woods coupler protected by an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. The pump includes greasable bearings and has a DOE PEI rating of 0.88.