Mount A Ceiling Fan Box

Make sure the ball is positioned properly and the tab on the mounting bracket ceiling plate aligns with the slot on the ball.

Mount a ceiling fan box.

Most building codes require ceiling fans to be mounted on special fan rated boxes which are made of metal or strong plastic and have deep threaded holes for the mounting screws. Mount the ceiling plate. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists. Madison electric products fan and fixture 1 gang gray polycarbonate new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box. For pricing and availability.

If the mounting bracket ceiling plate has a hook to support the fan for wiring hang the fan on the hook. Ceiling boxes in older homes may not have special fan boxes. Instead the carpenters who framed the ceiling may have added a block between the ceiling joists upon which the box is mounted. How to install a ceiling fan mounting bracket family handyman updated.

Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws. Ceiling fan boxes come in several different types and sizes including 1 2 inch deep pancake versions and standard 2 1 8 inch deep boxes. Free delivery with 45 order. With some downrod fans place the hanger ball into the mounting bracket ceiling plate.

The fan is heavier than a regular ceiling light and there is a lot of torque on the mounting screws as the fan spins. If the fan is going to be located in a spot where there is no joist then it needs to be held in place through a 2 by 6 cross brace. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. Raco 1 gang gray metal interior new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box.

Ceiling fan boxes must be ul listed for ceiling fan mounting and marked for use with. Assemble the fan components. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace.

Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole. Free delivery with 45 order. New work ceiling fan rated vapor seal model r9351 nkfrv 8 95 8 95.