How To Install Evaporative Cooler Roof Jack

Installed swamp cooler on roof.

How to install evaporative cooler roof jack.

Any screws used to mount brackets to the roof should be coated with tar to prevent water entry. Use two self tapping screws to fasten cover plate to roof jack assembly. Install a flexible duct from the roof duct to the ceiling register. Use roof tar or waterproofing membrane to seal all openings.

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. 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. Set cooler in position on roof jack.

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