Xylem NPOPTM NPO Product Training Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Commercial Water
Goulds Water Technology
INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to teach you, the Goulds Water Technology distributor, about the NPO end-suction open
impeller pump. If you are a salesman, serviceman, technician, application engineer or even the owner at a Goulds
Water Technology distributorship, this manual is for you. It is not intended for the pump purchaser or user.
In this manual, you will find detailed information on product specifications and capabilities, where to sell it, how
to install it and how to repair it. This is meant to supplement the introduction meeting held by your Goulds Water
Technology factory representative, and to be a permanent reference source. In this way, it can be used as an in-
depth backup to your Goulds Water Technology catalog materials.
Why the NPO?
The NPO (or open impeller NPE) was developed as a result of Goulds Water Technology experience with the
commercial dishwasher market. In addition, it builds on the strength of our NPE market presence and allows us to
enter other high volume markets where small solids or particulate handling is required. The exclusive Goulds Water
Technology fabricated stainless design also offers considerable advantages over our major competitors in these
markets.
What is the Market Size?
The U.S. market for commercial dishwashers is approximately 20,000 units per year. In addition, commercial
laundry systems account for another 3,000 systems with up to ten pumps per line. NPO applications in parts
washing, particulate and machine tool markets add another 15,000 units per year. Similar applications exist around
the world.