This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction port and a 4" discharge port with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump includes a cast iron casing with a bronze wear ring and a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller. It utilizes a stainless steel shaft and shaft sleeve with a dry shaft design to prevent contact with the circulating fluid. The mechanical seal consists of a tungsten carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, suitable for clean water temperatures up to 300°F. The unit is configured for center-line discharge and incorporates pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections.
This pump is configured with a 7-1/2 HP Baldor motor in a 254T NEMA frame style with an ODP enclosure. It operates at 1150 RPM and is rated for a 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power supply with across the line starting. The assembly includes a welded steel base with an integral drip pan, a Woods coupler, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. The motor meets NEMA MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The system is rated for a 40°C ambient temperature environment and CCW rotation.