Electrical Box Installation
The circuit breaker is shut off before installing the wiring for the fan. Access to an attic is necessary for installing the fan's electrical box in most cases (otherwise, you will need to cut an additional hole into the drywall ceiling to access the backside of the electrical box). A section of the drywall/ ceiling is traced with a pencil to match the dimensions of the box brace where the fan's electrical box will be installed. A portion of the drywall/ ceiling is cut out with a utility knife (cutting along the lines of the penciled area of the ceiling). The excess ceiling is pushed or punched out, and then thrown away. A piece of sandpaper or utility knife is used to smooth out the rough edges of the hole in the ceiling. The fan's electric box is secured to the wood joists (located on the sides of the box brace) in the drywall/ceiling. On sloping ceilings, the part of the ceiling that is highest from the ground is cut out for the fan's electric box (to reduce the possibility of injury).
Fan Mount
A downrod fan mount is used for vaulted ceilings. Also, a reversible fan is required. The fan needs to be hung vertically, and at least two 2 feet above the head of a tall person (8 feet above the ground level is safest). A long pull chain will be implemented for higher ceiling fans. A short downrod is attached to a flush mount, and an extension rod is inserted into the downrod. The rods are secured together with a screwdriver.
Wiring the Fan
Wiring from the fan (the leads) are inserted up through the downrod. The downrod is mated directly to the fan. A canopy is slid down over the rod toward the fan. A sphere is suspended in the socket to simplify the wiring job. The home wiring is connected to the fan wire via wire nuts (see manual that comes with the ceiling fan for wiring plan specifications). The canopy is secured to the ceiling, and the fan blades attached to the fan. The power is then turned on and the fan is ready to work.
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