This Taco FI Series base-mounted end suction pump features a 3" suction and 2-1/2" discharge with ANSI Class 250 flanges. The unit includes a 13-1/2" nominal diameter bronze impeller housed within a cast iron casing. The construction incorporates a stainless steel shaft equipped with a bronze shaft sleeve. The mechanical seal assembly utilizes a ceramic seat, carbon rotor, and EPT rubber, and is rated for operation at temperatures up to 250°F. The design uses a dry shaft configuration to prevent contact between the circulating fluid and the shaft.
The pump operates at 1750 RPM and is powered by a 20 HP Baldor TEFC motor in a NEMA 256 T frame, configured for 230-460V/60Hz/3PH power. It features AEGIS shaft grounding and utilizes an across-the-line starting option. The assembly is mounted on a welded base that includes an integral drip pan and a standard coupler guard with a Woods coupler. This pump complies with NEMA standards and meets the MG1-12.55 premium efficiency specification, with a DOE PEI rating of 0.89.