A connector

A device for connecting a first service line having a first line connection means to a second service line having a second line connection means, the first and second line connection means lying in a connection plane; a connector connectable to the first line connection means, and the second line connection means; and a connector support (14) for supporting the connector (16), the connector support (14) being movable between a first position and a second position, wherein, in the first position the connector support extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the connection plane.