Mounting A Ceiling Fan Box

If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan.

Mounting a ceiling fan box. The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c. It will not only hold the wiring but also support the full weight of the fan. Ceiling fans need to be properly anchored to an electric ceiling box that s designed to hold a heavy fixture.

An angled bracket and extender will level out the ceiling fan. This is the same for slanted beams also. Our attic consists of a 2 4 truss system with each truss spaced 24 inches on center a common attic setup.

This should be avoided with a ceiling fan. Remove the existing light fixture. Attach new electrical box.

The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Those designed to mount directly to the side of a joist and those designed to be suspended between joists. Remove box and cut new hole.

If it s nailed to a joist pry it free. Remove the old electrical box from the ceiling. Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass.

For this reason the junction box should be mounted directly to the surface of the beam and not on the side. How to install a ceiling fan 1. 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.