You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box. Determine the ceiling slope by holding a 2 ft.
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How To Install A Ceiling Fan This Old House
How to hang a ceiling fan. How to install a ceiling fan 1 turn off the power at the fuse or circuit panel. 3 lower the fixture base and remove the electrical tape or wire nuts. A hanger bar for new work fastens to the joists with screws. The other option is installing an expandable ceiling fan hanger bar and electrical box. Choose the fan blade length according to the size of the space you wish to cool. Level against the ceiling and measuring the.
Knock out the old box and install a fan brace. Always be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions. If you are installing the fan on a low ceiling select a flush mount model. Install the ceiling. If the fan has a slide on bracket you can leave the mounting bolts on the junction box and simply slide the fan bracket. The larger the room the longer the blade size.
Shut off the power at the main panel and remove the light fixture. Connect the white wire from the fan and white wire from the receiver marked to motor with a wire nut. Thread the main wires through the center of the mounting bracket. Connect the grounding wires from the ceiling downrod and hanging bracket with a wire nut. The wires come in two or three colors. To connect the ceiling fan wiring and receiver wires follow the steps below.
How to install ceiling fans overview and getting started. If there isnt a suitable joist or brace available but you have access to the framing through the attic add a brace that can support the fan. If you are mounting a ceiling fan in a space with very high ceilings select a model with a pole extender. 4 disconnect the wires to the. Connect the black wire. Next secure the mounting bracket to the box.
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