There should be an inscription on the ceiling fan box to indicate this.
Box for hanging ceiling fan.
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Very large fans may require even an more.
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Electrical box and a ceiling fan wiring hanger bracket family handyman feed the existing wire through the cable clamp in the top of the new metal ceiling fan junction box slip the box over the saddle screws and tighten the nuts to clamp the box to the shaft with a nut driver or a deep well socket.
Remove the existing light fixture.
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The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace.
Steer clear of hanging the fan too close to any lights as rotating blades under a bulb will create an annoying flicker.
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The box is usually metal.
If not replace it with a fan rated junction box and a fan brace between the ceiling joist to help support the fan s weight.
Make sure electricity to circuit is turned off and carefully remove the glass shade or globe from the old light fixture.
Install a new ceiling fan mounting box.
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Consequently to hang one you need a support system consisting of a metal box attached to blocking or metal rods that you can secure to the ceiling joists.
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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.