Ultraseal sump adaptors models 54 and 541
OwnerArthur L. Johnsoninventor
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A sump adaptor is provided which includes first and second flanges having respective first and second openings, each having a respective first and second axis which axes are in coaxial relationship to each other when the flanges are assembled. A plurality of apertures are formed in a first of the flange and a plurality of threaded bolts which are welded to the second flanges pass through holes in annular seals which sandwich therebetween a bottom wall of a tank sump. The threaded bolts pass through the apertures of the second flange and nuts threaded to the threaded bolts coupled the flanges together. The first flange opening is unthreaded and receives a tubular portion having an exterior thread. A weld secures the tubular portion to the first flange. The opening of the second flange has interior threads into which are threaded exterior threads for releasably securing thereto a sump-associated element.
A sump adaptor comprising respective first and second flanges and first and second openings each having a respective first and second axis which axes are adapted to be in coaxial relationship to each other when the flanges are assembled, a plurality of apertures formed in one of said first and second flanges, a plurality of connectors carried by another of said first and second flanges, said plurality of connectors being adapted for insertion into said plurality of apertures, said plurality of apertures and said plurality of connectors being spaced substantially equal circumferential distances from each other whereby said connectors can be selectively inserted into said apertures to selectively vary the relative circumferential position of said first and second flanges, means for connecting said flanges together through said connectors, said first flange including a first tubular portion, said first tubular portion having exterior thread means for securing said first flange tubular portion to a tank, and said second flange second opening having internal thread means for releasably securing thereto a sump-associated element.
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