The systems are riveted together purely for warranty purposes.
This is the best way for us to know that a defective unit has failed from the original “parts and labor” used to build it.
The XLT owner’s manual gives detailed instructions on how to drill out the rivets with a 3/32(size) drill bit a process that takes less than 5 minutes.
6-32 3/8” phillips pan head sheet metal screws can be used to replace the rivets.
Only a certified HVAC or refrigeration technician should work on the units.
WhisperKOOL does not want owners opening the units for their own safety.