Grounding Ceiling Fan Box In Attic

If it doesn t then the blue wire will not get connected.

Grounding ceiling fan box in attic.

Use wire nuts to connect. Place the screws that came with the bracket into the holes and turn them clockwise with a screwdriver to tighten them. If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan. Connect the black and the white fan leads to the like colored circuit wires.

Connect the white fan wire to the white ceiling wire the ground fan wire to the ground ceiling wire and the black and blue fan wires to the black ceiling wire. Don t worry about the ground wire for now but having your electrical system grounded should be a priority. Make these connections by holding their. Make sure the bracket s feet are flat or flush against the drywall.

Set the bracket just above the ceiling and center the bar over the hole. It will not only hold the wiring but also support the full weight of the fan. 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. Install the ceiling fan following the instructions provided with your fan kit.

Twist the bracket to expand it. The bracket features teeth that you can place into the ceiling joists. Ceiling fans need to be properly anchored to an electric ceiling box that s designed to hold a heavy fixture. Line up your ceiling fan bracket with the holes in the electrical box that s in your ceiling.

Connect the black wires together. Next connect the two black wires in the same fashion. Insert the ceiling fan s mounting bracket into the access hole that is located behind the old box. Insert the end of the 12 2 wire into the fans junction box.

Wire your fan using wire nuts to connect the white wire from your fan to the white wire in your ceiling. This should attach and secure the fan bracket to your ceiling. Lastly connect the blue wires together or the blue wire to the black wire for lights. The blue wire is included if the fan has a light kit.

Connect the green wire to your household ground wire copper bare wire.