Ceiling Fan Box Mounting Screws

Ground screws are 10 32.

Ceiling fan box mounting screws.

Ko s 10 pack model 295 1 41 98. Raco 1 gang gray metal interior new work old work standard ceiling fan ceiling electrical box. Ko s 10 pack model 295 1 41 98. The fan is heavier than a regular ceiling light and there is a lot of torque on the mounting screws as the fan spins.

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Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 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. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93.

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. 8 32 machine screws for attaching the crossbar see mounting with screws and cap nuts and mounting with a threaded pipe in additional information below. The national electrical code nec allows you to hang up to 50 lbs. 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.

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. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Kichler basics revisited brushed nickel metal angle mount ceiling fan mounting hardware. Device switch boxes are 6 32.

This includes almost every type of ceiling 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. Free delivery with 45 order. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in.

The junction box should be mounted to one of the ceiling joists. References one project closer. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. From any electrical box that is threaded to accept no.

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