This Taco CI Series close-coupled end suction pump features a 3" suction and a 2-1/2" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The unit consists of a cast iron casing, a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller, and a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a dry shaft design and a mechanical seal composed of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, suitable for temperatures up to 250°F. The pump includes flush seal line taps and pressure tappings on the suction and discharge connections. The rear pullout design allows for servicing without disconnecting the piping, and the top center line discharge configuration supports self-venting.
The pump is powered by a 3 HP, 1750 RPM WEG motor in a 182 JM frame with a TEFC enclosure. It operates on a 230-460V, 60Hz, 3PH power supply with an across-the-line starting configuration. The motor meets NEMA premium efficiency standards per MG1-12.55 and includes AEGIS shaft grounding. The pump assembly is configured for counter-clockwise rotation and supports a 40°C ambient temperature. This model has a DOE PEI of 0.87.