Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass.
Install ceiling fan mounting box.
Install the fan canopy that covers the ceiling box and mounting bracket.
If it s nailed to a joist pry it free.
Loose blades will cause the fan to wobble when operating.
If the box has a cable clamp remove the locknut.
Remove the old electrical box from the ceiling.
Using a junction box whenever you install an electrical device like a ceiling fan or light will help to connect wires and mount the base of the item.
Always be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions.
A junction box is available in either hard plastic or metal and in several different shapes and thicknesses.
Pry out the box s mounting nails and pull the box down from the ceiling.
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Pry the tab and pull the cable out.
The box shown has a slot that the cable slides through.
Remove the existing light fixture.
Installing a ceiling fan requires the use of a junction box.
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Disconnect the cable from the box.
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Attach new electrical box.
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Thread the main wires through the center of the mounting bracket.
If the fan has a slide on bracket you can leave the mounting bolts on the junction box and simply slide the fan bracket.
Next secure the mounting bracket to the box.