Filter arrangements; side-entry housings; and methods

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. The housing ( 48 ) 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 pushing the filter element against a pivot region in the housing to release a seal between the filter element and the housing.