This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a cast iron casing with 8" suction and 6" discharge connections, utilizing ANSI Class 125 flanges. The pump is configured with a 9-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller and a stainless steel shaft. It includes a bronze shaft sleeve and a mechanical seal consisting of a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, which is rated for temperatures up to 250°F. The assembly incorporates a dry shaft design and AEGIS shaft grounding.
This unit is powered by a 30 HP Baldor ODP motor, NEMA frame 286 T-frame, operating at 1750 RPM on 230-460/60/3 power. The motor meets NEMA premium efficiency standards per MG1-12.55 and is rated for a 40°C ambient environment. The assembly is mounted on a welded structural steel base that includes an integral drip pan and an OSHA-compliant coupler guard for the Woods coupler. The system utilizes across-the-line starting and carries a DOE PEI rating of 0.94.