If you plan to control the ceiling fan from a light switch make sure the switch is wired appropriately for the fan.
Grounding ceiling fan box in attic.
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.
Ceiling fans need to be properly anchored to an electric ceiling box that s designed to hold a heavy fixture.
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.
Lastly connect the blue wires together or the blue wire to the black wire for lights.
Install the ceiling fan following the instructions provided with your fan kit.
It will not only hold the wiring but also support the full weight of the fan.
If it doesn t then the blue wire will not get connected.
Connect the black wires together.
Make sure the bracket s feet are flat or flush against the drywall.
Line up your ceiling fan bracket with the holes in the electrical box that s in your ceiling.
Insert the ceiling fan s mounting bracket into the access hole that is located behind the old box.
Connect the green wire to your household ground wire copper bare wire.
Connect the white wires neutral wires from your fan and ceiling together.
Strip away about 6 inches of outer insulation and 1 2 inch of individual insulation from the end of each wire.
Make these connections by holding their.
This should attach and secure the fan bracket to your ceiling.
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.
Attic access allows installing a ceiling fan box and cross support see a ceiling fan wiring and installation in home wiring complete with pictures to help you get it right.
Wire your fan using wire nuts to connect the white wire from your fan to the white wire in your ceiling.
Twist the bracket to expand it.
Insert the end of the 12 2 wire into the fans junction box.
Don t worry about the ground wire for now but having your electrical system grounded should be a priority.
Connect the black and the white fan leads to the like colored circuit wires.
Next connect the two black wires in the same fashion.