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Ceiling Fan Wiring and Installation - Part 1

By Dave Rongey ©2008 Dave Rongey

Summary: See a ceiling fan wiring and installation in home wiring complete with pictures to help you get it right. This installation of a ceiling fan shows how a 2 X 4 wood block was installed to provide the necessary support for a 4 Inch approved ceiling fan box.

	Ceiling Fan Installation Make sure to spread out a drop cloth to keep the floor and furniture protected from sheet rock dust and insulation that could fall and make a mess. This installation provided great attic access to allow me to install a wooden block for necessary support. This saved the cost of a spanner bracket, and since I needed to bring romex wiring to the location anyway, it just made sense to select this approach. As you can see I came prepared with a spanner box just in case. This Heavy-Duty Metal Pancake Box is designed for the weight of a ceiling fan. The 4 inch hole saw provides a perfect sized hole. After marking my location, the hole was cut and I was ready for installing the block of wood.
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	Safety measures must always be taken to get the job done without problems. Take a good light source, wear a dust mask and safety goggles. Plan your work when the attic will be the coolest. Stay on the wooden trusses and ceiling joists and do not put your weight on the sheet rock ceiling below the insulation. Use a tote tray or parts caddy to keep your materials together along with your tools. Its very easy to loose things in the insulation. Take your time and be very careful. Being in good physical shape is a must. If you don't feel comfortable about proceeding with your project, consult a reliable helper or hire a professional to do the job.
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After pushing the insulation away from my work area, I measured for the size of the wood block that I needed. Using my battery operated drill motor, I drove in 3 Inch screws to secure the block.	After locating the romex that I installed for the power feed I placed it in the box opening and now I'm ready to mount the pancake box to the ceiling.
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