How To Install Evaporative Cooler Roof Jack

Install a flexible duct from the roof duct to the ceiling register.

How to install evaporative cooler roof jack.

You would normally use a leg kit which the cooler would be attached to then the bottom of leg kit would be nailed or screwed to roof under shingles or other roofing material. Use roof tar or waterproofing membrane to seal all openings. Apron collar and flex duct not shown sheet metal slide in damper for winter use only large cover plate small cover plate barometric damper roof jack assembly rja 12 horizontal run level vertical rise roof. Set cooler in position on roof jack.

I suppose you could use a bead of caulk on the top flange of the jack to seal with the cooler. Use two self tapping screws to fasten cover plate to roof jack assembly. The multi pitchtm roof jack serves only as an air distribution plenum and is not intended to support the cooler s full operating weight load. Install the cooler duct a power wire and a thermostat wire leaving excess wire to allow a thermostat installation inside the home.

Select a leg kit that fits your cooler model and follow the cooler and leg kit installation instructions. Install a duct transition piece if needed for a round flexible duct. Installed swamp cooler on roof.