Polar Cub Gasket Install Question
I have a leak around my Polar Cub A/C. I need to tip the A/C unit over to remove the old gasket and install a new one. It appears that the shroud needs to be in place when I tip it over. Will the s...
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Thanks for the positive comments guys.
Correcting the sag in a roof can be tough. The collar does appear to be the only fix, and certainly a logical one. Needless to say, the caulking will be critical. It has been a few years since I installed my Polar Cub. I would consider two collars, one to match the roof opening and the second around the outside edge of the Polar Cub base. If it is practical to put a collar around the outside edge of the base, you can check the caulking by simply removing the cover. It also would give the A/C a bigger footprint.
If the raised collar is only the size to accommodate the gasket, will the A/C have the tendency to rock on the TC? Will you need to add stabilizers under the A/C?
Correcting the sag in a roof can be tough. The collar does appear to be the only fix, and certainly a logical one. Needless to say, the caulking will be critical. It has been a few years since I installed my Polar Cub. I would consider two collars, one to match the roof opening and the second around the outside edge of the Polar Cub base. If it is practical to put a collar around the outside edge of the base, you can check the caulking by simply removing the cover. It also would give the A/C a bigger footprint.
If the raised collar is only the size to accommodate the gasket, will the A/C have the tendency to rock on the TC? Will you need to add stabilizers under the A/C?
