AIR INLET SYSTEM
4.2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The air inlet system has a direct effect on engine output, fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
and engine life. The parts and materials must be designed to withstand the working environment
that applies to the system.
4.2.1
DRY PAPER ELEMENT AIR CLEANERS
Dry paper element type cleaners are recommended for use on Detroit Diesel engines. Alternate
types of air
fi
ltration systems, such foam type (refer to section 4.2.1.4) and oil bath cleaners
(refer to section 4.2.1.5), may be available in the aftermarket.
Dry paper element air cleaners are classi
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ed by function:
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Light-duty air cleaners
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Medium-duty air cleaners
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Heavy-duty air cleaners
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Extra heavy-duty air cleaners
The type of function relates to the dust holding capacity of the particular cleaner. The choice of
cleaner depends upon the engine type, application, operating environment, and service life. The
different types of air cleaners and the application in which they are used are listed in Table 4-1.
Type of Air Cleaner
Application
Light-duty
Marine engines
Mobile and stationary engines in factories,
warehouses, etc.
Cranes, wheel-mounted
Medium-duty
Generator sets Air compressors, pumps Cranes,
wheel-mounted
Heavy-duty
Trucks, nonroad, logging Tractors, wheel,
agricultural Motor graders Tractors, crawler, small
Scrapers Cranes, shovels
Extra Heavy-duty
Scrapers, large or rear engine Rock drills,
self-contained Cranes and shovels, rough terrain
Air compressors, rock drilling or quarrying Tractors,
full-tracked, low speed
Table 4-1
Air Cleaner Applications
The cleaner must meet
fi
ltration requirements across the engine speed and load range. The cleaner
must be readily accessible for maintenance with adequate space provision for replacement
of the element.
Air cleaners may have replaceable elements, or may be completely disposable.
Tests to determine the service life of an air cleaner are usually performed in accordance with
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J726-C.
4-4
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 03/06)
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