The installation instructions say:
"The Top Rail and Sliding Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16"). This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the side panels for any reason, this pitch must be maintained!"
When I set the unit in the window as instructed it tilts slighty forward. In other words, the outside end is slightly higher than the inside end.
This makes sense to me, because if it tilted the other way it would be more likely to slide out of the window. But it bother me that the instructions say "proper pitch to the rear". And any rain on the top of the unit will run towards the window.
This is Fridigaire 205391, a 6,000 BTU unit, bought at Lowes. Lousy pictures in the installation manual.
Any thoughts?
Sam
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