Air filter having fluted filter media

摘要

An air cleaner ( 40 ) includes a housing ( 48 ) and an access cover. The internal volume of the housing ( 48 ) can be reached through an opening ( 70 ) in a side wall of the housing. A filter element ( 50 ) having fluted filter media is removable and replaceable from the air cleaner ( 40 ). The housing is constructed and arranged to cam the element ( 50 ) into sealing engagement with the housing ( 48 ). The access cover includes structure to help support and ensure proper seating of the filter element within the housing. A method of installing the filter element in the air cleaner includes sliding a portion of the filter element against a slide surface in the housing. A method of servicing an air cleaner includes tilting the filter element against a tilt surface in the housing to release a seal between the filter element and the housing. The filter element can have a handle to assist in servicing of the air cleaner. The housing can have a window to allow visual inspection of the internal component of the housing and to determine visually whether a filter element is installed therein.