Osmolator optical mount?

[Algae]

I have an Osmolator with magnetic mounts. I can mount the float on the magnet but have a question about the optical eye mounting. The optical sensor terminates with a key like plastic cylinder shape that fits into a corresponding plastic split semi-ring mount. The Tunze instructions give no info on how to place it into the ring. I am concerned that plastic appears to be somewhat brittle and that it may not be meant to snap in place and could be a manufacturing mistake. I think it just snaps into place after spreading with a screwdriver and am looking for confirmation that this is the procedure?

 

[gothunder3022]

The key like cylinder should line up and slide in from the bottom, then there's a gap at the bottom of the cylinder key so you can rotate the sensor to hold it in place.

 

[Algae]

Thanks!
Mine is too tight to slide-in. So I guess I should use the screwdriver on the slot to temporarily open the gap enough slide the optical end into the magnet mount ring from the bottom?

 

[gothunder3022]

hmm...maybe you'd be better off taking a small file or some course sandpaper to widen the opening. I can see a screwdriver providing too much torque and breaking the piece. Are you in a position to return/exchange the magnet?

ALSO...I made a mistake (I knew I should have looked!)...the optical sensor installs from the top down. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Algae]

Got it. Thanks!! The plastic was flexible. I did have to cut back the male key portion a bit with a razor knife to lock it in portion.

 

[mcoomer]

Yeah, mine is pretty snug too. Good news is that once you get it in place it's not going to slip out. Post up a pic of your magnetic mount. I've still got the plastic rails but have want to get the mag mounts. Show us what it looks like.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Algae]

Yeah, mine is pretty snug too. Good news is that once you get it in place it's not going to slip out. Post up a pic of your magnetic mount. I've still got the plastic rails but have want to get the mag mounts. Show us what it looks like.

Thanks,
Mike

Here is a link:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/tz-osmmm/Tunze+Osmolator+Magnetic+Mount+-+3155.600.html