Install Ceiling Fan Without Electrical Box

Once you ve found the proper location mark it and cut a hole.

Install ceiling fan without electrical box.

If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate. Ceiling fans are heavy and cannot be installed without the right electrical box. Use wire nuts to attach the fan s black or colored wire and white wire to matching wires in the ceiling box. The basic installation of a ceiling fan is no different from that of a standard light fixture.

Installing a ceiling fan chandelier or other heavy light fixture in an existing ceiling requires the right junction box j box. Strip a half inch of insulation off the end of all insulated wires in the box. Keep in mind what makes a ceiling fan electrical box different from a traditional light fixture box is the bracing. 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.

Assemble the fan components. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Turn off electrical power to the fan at the electrical panel and use an appropriate testing device to ensure no power is present at the light fixture before you begin work. Ceiling fan boxes must include bracing that attaches to the ceiling joists to support the greater weight and vibration that comes with a ceiling fan installation.

Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws. Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole. Inspect your current electrical box to ensure your project won t involve installing a ceiling fan box.