This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 3" suction and 2-1/2" discharge with ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump construction includes a cast iron casing, a bronze impeller with an 11" nominal diameter, and a stainless steel shaft with a replaceable bronze shaft sleeve. It utilizes a mechanical seal with a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and Buna rubber components, rated for a maximum operating temperature of 225°F. Pressure tappings are provided at the suction and discharge connections, and the unit incorporates a dry shaft design to isolate the shaft from the circulating fluid.
This unit operates at 1750 RPM and is driven by a 15 HP Baldor motor with an ODP enclosure and a 254 NEMA T-frame. The electrical configuration is 230-460V/60/3PH with across-the-line starting. The assembly is mounted on a welded base with an integral drip pan and includes an OSHA-compliant coupler guard and a Woods coupler. The unit features greasable bearings, includes AEGIS shaft grounding, and complies with MG1-12.55 premium efficiency standards. The pump has a DOE PEI rating of 0.87.