METHOD OF FILTERING AND FILTER DEVICE

摘要

Method of filtering and a filter device having a housing (1), enclosing a filter element (4) fixated against an axial end cap (2) of the device, provided with a second end cap (8) internal to the housing, unconnectedly therewith closing of the opposite axial end face of the filter element (4), a spring element (6) being provided urging said internal cap (8) against said axial end face, and a by-pass valve (9) being provided in said end cap, opening to an internal cylindrical chamber of the filter element (4) against spring force of a valve spring (11), the cap spring (6) and the valve spring (11) being provided with a corresponding spring setting, such that at top side down, i.e. incorrect mounting of the device, the combination of internal cap and cap spring may act as a safety, i.e. by-pass valve.