Mount A Ceiling Fan Box

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Mount a ceiling fan box.

Ceiling boxes in older homes may not have special fan boxes. 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. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate. 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.

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With some downrod fans place the hanger ball into the mounting bracket ceiling plate. Ceiling fan boxes must be ul listed for ceiling fan mounting and marked for use with. Instead the carpenters who framed the ceiling may have added a block between the ceiling joists upon which the box is mounted. 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.

Raco 1 gang gray metal interior new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box. If the mounting bracket ceiling plate has a hook to support the fan for wiring hang the fan on the hook. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Assemble the fan components. Mount the ceiling plate. New work ceiling fan rated vapor seal model r9351 nkfrv 8 95 8 95. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93.

20 2019 the family handyman senior editor gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can properly install a new ceiling fan. Free delivery with 45 order. Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws. The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists.

For pricing and availability. They are usually round but may be octagonal. Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole.