This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 5" suction and a 4" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The assembly includes a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a cast iron casing with a bronze wear ring. The pump incorporates a stainless steel shaft equipped with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve and a dry shaft configuration to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft. The mechanical seal utilizes a tungsten carbide seat, a carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for clean water temperatures up to 300°F. The casing design provides center-line discharge for air venting.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 15 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a NEMA 254 T-frame. It is configured for a 230-460V, 3PH, 60Hz power supply with across-the-line starting and AEGIS shaft grounding. The motor meets NEMA Premium efficiency standards per MG1-12.55. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan, a Woods coupler, and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard. This model has a DOE PEI rating of 0.93 and is rated for a 40°C ambient operating environment.