INSTALLING A CEILING FAN

Al Carrell: Now, I know what you're thinking. You think I'm taking this light fixture down because it's ugly. Well it is, but that's not the reason. We're going to install a ceiling fan. And it's real easy to replace a light fixture like this with a ceiling fan because the wiring is already there. The first thing you want to do is to turn off the electricity to the circuit where you're going to be working. Once you're sure there's no power coming to the light fixture it's time to take it down. And then, you want to inspect the wires coming out of the ceiling to make sure they're in good shape. You also need to make sure the electrical box that the light fixture came off of is attached to a 2x4 or an adjustable metal brace that will support the weight of the fan. Once you're sure of that, you're ready to attach the ceiling fan mounting plate with wood screws into the stud or bolts extending from the metal brace that you placed up in the attic. Then it's time to thread the wires through all the parts that go between the fan motor and the ceiling. This fan has a remote control device, so the wires have to come out through that too. At this point, it helps to have somebody to hold the fan motor for you. Actually, some kits are going to have a hook on the mounting plate that's going to help to hold the motor while you attach and secure the wires with wire nuts. Make sure you connect the white circuit wire to the white lead from the fan, the black circuit wire to the black wire lead, and the grounding wires to the green lead. After that's done, follow the manufacturer's directions for hanging your particular type of ceiling fan and attach the cover over the wires and the mounting bracket. Now you're ready to attach these blade arms to the blades. And when that's all done, you can begin mounting the blades to the fan motor. And now for the moment of truth. We'll see if the thing really does work. Look at that. A ceiling fan really is a wonderful addition.

Episode 33 1996 - 97 Season

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