Install Ceiling Fan Electrical Box

Before you purchase the fan check the manufacturer s installation instructions and purchase an approved electrical ceiling box.

Install ceiling fan electrical box. The national electrical code requires protective boxes for every electrical connection in a residential or commercial building and those. Once you ve found the proper location mark it and cut a hole. Keep in mind what makes a ceiling fan electrical box different from a traditional light fixture box is the bracing.

If you want to install a ceiling fan then you will need to get a box rated to hold the weight of a ceiling fan or you will want to add some additional bracing to hold the ceiling fan. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws.

Turn off electrical power to the fan at the electrical panel and use an appropriate testing device to ensure no power is present at the light fixture before you begin work. Do not rely on a wall switch to protect you from electrical shock. Ceiling fan boxes must include bracing that attaches to the ceiling joists to support the greater weight and vibration that comes with a ceiling fan installation.

Because ceiling fans are so heavy the national electrical code nec prohibits attaching a ceiling fan to a standard ceiling box. Installing a ceiling fan chandelier or other heavy light fixture in an existing ceiling requires the right junction box j box. Installing a ceiling electrical box lets you add a light fixture to a room.

Installing the box is easily done but you must be careful anytime you are working with electrical wiring. 2 remove any light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture and then unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box. Inspect your current electrical box to ensure your project won t involve installing a ceiling fan box.

Can you hang a ceiling fan on a plastic junction box. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate. Assemble the fan components.