This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 2-1/2" suction and a 1-1/2" discharge with ANSI Class 250 flanges. The assembly includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with a 6-1/4" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal constructed with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, rated for operation at temperatures up to 250°F. The pump incorporates a dry shaft design to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
The pump operates at 3450 RPM and is powered by a 5 HP Baldor Super E premium efficiency motor. The motor is enclosed in a TEFC NEMA 184 frame and configured for 230/460V, 60Hz, 3PH power with across the line starting. The unit is mounted on a welded base with an integrated drip pan and a Woods coupler, protected by a standard coupler guard. This model meets EISA compliance standards and includes an AEGIS shaft grounding ring. It is rated with a DOE PEI of 0.91 and a HI Energy Rating of 9.