How To Install Evaporative Cooler Roof Jack

Select a leg kit that fits your cooler model and follow the cooler and leg kit installation instructions.

How to install evaporative cooler roof jack.

Install a duct transition piece if needed for a round flexible duct. I suppose you could use a bead of caulk on the top flange of the jack to seal with the cooler. Install a flexible duct from the roof duct to the ceiling register. Use roof tar or waterproofing membrane to seal all openings.

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. Any screws used to mount brackets to the roof should be coated with tar to prevent water entry.

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. Installed swamp cooler on roof. Set cooler in position on roof jack.