A ceiling fan with lights
Most ceiling fans will have the option to add a light kit. This kit may be sold separately or included in with the fan itself. Generally the kit must be separately connected to the fan unit. In many applications it is desirable to have the light operated by the wall switch and the fan to remain on, controlled by the manual switch on the fan itself. The unit is designed to accommodate this option by slightly altering the wiring.
Instructions
1. Install additional wire from your wall switch to the location of the ceiling fan. This wire should be at least 12 gauge and should be red in color. This will be the power supply for your light unit. Route the wire from the wall switch and up through the attic to the ceiling fan. This must be one continuous wire with no splices or junctions allowed.
2. Mount the light kit to the ceiling fan unit. Depending on the model you purchased, this will normally be done with quick-connect wire clips. There will be a clip for the white and black wires and in some units the green ground wire will need to be tied together as well. This will connect the light kit to the power supply of the fan.
3. Connect the power supply to the fan motor. After being certain all power is off to the area, connect the black wire from the fan to the black the wall switch. Secure the wires together with a wire nut, being certain not to allow any of the bare wire to show. Repeat this with the white wire. You will also need to connect the green ground wires. Use the wire strippers to strip away the outer insulation on the red wire. Connect this wire to the blue/red wire on the ceiling fan. This will allow the power to bypass the fan and control only the light.
4. Connect the wires to the wall switch. Remove the black wire from the top terminal of the switch. Move this wire to the lower terminal so the two black wires are now secure under a single screw. Make certain the screw is firmly screwed down. Strip back the insulation on the red wire and secure it beneath the top terminal on the wall switch. This will allow the switch to control only the light kit while there is a constant power supply to the fan as it bypasses the wall switch.
5. Complete the fan installation and mounting procedures. Once all work is complete, turn the power back on to the area and test the fan, light and wall switch.
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