Install Ceiling Fan Without Electrical Box

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.

Install ceiling fan without electrical box.

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. Use a ladder to get to the electrical box for the fan. Ceiling fans are heavy and cannot be installed without the right electrical box. Hold the fan s metal ceiling plate up to the pancake box and pull the wires through its center hole.

Once you ve found the proper location mark it and cut a hole. If the wiring has a green ground wire attach it to the green or bare wire in the box. Attach the ceiling plate to the box with two 1 1 2 inch long 10 32 machine screws. Use black electrical tape along the entire length of the white wire from the 14 3 cable so the white insulation is no longer visible.

The basic installation of a ceiling fan is no different from that of a standard light fixture. Keep in mind what makes a ceiling fan electrical box different from a traditional light fixture box is the bracing. If you re going to paint the medallion do it before installing the ceiling plate. Installing a ceiling fan chandelier or other heavy light fixture in an existing ceiling requires the right junction box j box.

The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Use wire nuts to attach the fan s black or colored wire and white wire to matching wires in the ceiling box. Assemble the fan components.