FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS

摘要

A filter element arrangement includes a first filter member and a second filter member joined together axially by an end cap construction. The end cap construction includes a first cap secured to an end of the first filter member, a second cap secured to the end of the second filter member, a first slotted wall extending axially from the first cap, a second slotted wall extending axially from the second cap, and a wall construction connecting the first slotted wall and the second slotted wall. A filter assembly includes a filter element arrangement as characterized above operably installed within a housing construction. The housing construction includes a first inlet port arrangement, a second inlet port arrangement, a first outlet port arrangement, an access opening, and a removable cover mounted over the access opening. A method of servicing a filter assembly includes removing a cover from a body of a housing construction and then removing the filter element. The filter element can be of the type characterized above. The step of removing the filter element includes releasing a first seal and a second seal.