User Manual

Installation and Handling Guidelines for Screw-In Vents
Part Series: PMF100318, PMF100319, PMF100320, PMF100321, PMF100391, PMF100520, PMF100444
GORE
®
Protective Vents are designed to protect in the
harshest environments while quickly and effectively
equalizing the pressure in sealed enclosures. To
maximize the performance of the vent for the lifetime
of your product, please follow the handling and
installation recommendations provided.
Handling Guidelines
•AvoiddirectcontactwithGORE
™
Membrane.
•Donotremoveventcap.
•Donotover-tighten.
•Itisrecommendedtousethefollowingtorquewrenchsizes
forinstallation:
Plasticmoldedparts 16mmsocketorwrench
Metalvent 18mmwrench
Recommendedforce 0.6–0.8Nm(0.44–0.59lbf-ft)
Protective Ring
Enclosure
Through-Hole
A
A
Cross Section A-A
Y
X
PolyVent/M12x1
PolyVent/M12x1.5
PolyVent/M12x1.5 HA
Metal Vent/M12x1.5
ø14.3 ± 0.2
60°
ø10.5
M12 x 1.5
Wall
Corehole
Center line
ø14.3 ± 0.2
60°
ø11
M12 x 1
Wall
Corehole
Center line
Screw-In Vents
Protective Vents
adhesive vents
Topreventunintentionaldamage,anadditionalmeansofprotection
isrecommendedattheinstallationsite.Anexampleofonepossible
meansofprotection,aprotectivering,isshownbelow:
Installation Recommendations 
1. Preparation
Makesuremountingsurfaceiscleanandfreeofoils,particles
andothercontaminants.Isopropylalcoholcanbeusedtoclean
themountingsurfaceifneeded.Ensurethesurfaceisdryprior
toinstallation.
2. Positioning
Forbestperformance,ventsshouldbemountedonaflat,vertical
surfacewhereliquidsorothercontaminantswillnotpool.(See
diagram below for mounting recommendation).Goremoldedparts
aredesignedformountingtotheexteriorhousingwall.
Recommended Protective Ring Dimensions by Part

PolyVent
Part PolyVent M12x1.5/ Metal Vent/
Description M12x1 M12x1.5 HA M12x1.5
  PMF100320
  PMF100321
 PMF100318 PMF100391
PartNumber PMF100319 PMF100520 PMF100444
Xdimension 22mm 22mm 24mm
 (0.866") (0.866") (0.945")
Ydimension 9mm 8mm 15mm
 (0.354") (0.315") (0.590")
Enclosure
Interior
Environment
Housing Wall
®
GORE
®
Protective Vent
GORE
Protective Vent
3. Installation
Toinsertintothehousing,makesurethatthethreadshaveproper
engagementandscrewintothehousing.Ifusingasockettotighten
venttosurface,ensuresocketisfullyengagedwiththeventhousing
beforetightening.
4. Final Inspection
Lookovertheparttoensurethattheventisproperlyseated.
The Gore proprietary membrane is constructed of ePTFE and allows for the free
passage of gases and vapors while at the same time preventing liquid and
particulates from entering the housing.
Recommended Housing Geometry
All dimensions are in mm.