摘要 |
A connection assembly (50) is disclosed for connecting a magnetic separator (10) into a central heating system circuit, the magnetic separator (10) including a housing (12), a separation chamber within the housing (12), and externally threaded inlet and outlet ports (20, 22) extending from the housing. The connection assembly (50) comprises: a fitment (52) adapted to be received within at least one of the ports (20, 22) of the separator (10), the fitment (52) including a bore (66) for carrying fluid from/to the central heating circuit to/from the separator (10); a threaded connector (54) disposed around the bore 66 for securing the fitment (2) to the or each port (20, 22), the threaded connector (54) having a hand grip area for facilitating tightening of the connector (54) by hand; and a removable force transfer element (56) receivable between the fitment (52) and the threaded connector (54) for transferring force between the threaded connector (54) and the fitment (52). |