Ceiling Fan Box Mounting Screws

The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace.

Ceiling fan box mounting screws.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. From any electrical box that is threaded to accept no. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93.

Free delivery with 45 order. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. For pricing and availability.

Madison electric products fan and fixture 1 gang gray polycarbonate new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box. Also you could buy a ceiling hugger style fan instead of a stem mounted one and fasten it directly to the ceiling with toggle bolts or similar fasteners instead of just the box since that box is most likely not rated for a fan. Device switch boxes are 6 32. Junction boxes like that one are 8 32.

Kichler fan accessories oiled bronze steel angle mount ceiling fan mounting hardware. Either way the front edge of the box should emerge through the ceiling flush with the drywall so you can screw on the fan s mounting brackets. I would use 10 32 screws about 3 4 longer than the depth of the box so 2 5 or 3 long and screw them into the holes in the back of the box that lie behind the cover plate mounting ears they need to engage into the hanger bar behind the box in order to mount the fan correctly it appears in your case. Raco 1 gang gray metal interior new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box.

Free delivery with 45 order. This includes almost every type of ceiling box. The fan is heavier than a regular ceiling light and there is a lot of torque on the mounting screws as the fan spins. 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.

If the fan is going to be located in a spot where there is no joist then it needs to be held in place through a 2 by 6 cross brace. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. The national electrical code nec allows you to hang up to 50 lbs. Ko s 10 pack model 295 1 41 98.

How to install a. The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists. Kichler basics revisited brushed nickel metal angle mount ceiling fan mounting hardware. For pricing and availability.

Ground screws are 10 32.