Just like an automobile can be left under rain, the outdoor unit is ok with an exposure to rain since the
painted areas are coated.
If you put a cover on the outdoor unit, then during air conditioner operation, the outdoor unit will not
ventilate, thus causing a malfunction.
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The duty of the outdoor unit is to discharge hot air from the inside to the outside, thus if you block the wind or it is covered with vinyl, then make sure to remove it.
This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.