Instructions to Follow While Installing Ceiling Fans

Jul 15
08:23

2015

Tarun Agrawal

Tarun Agrawal

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So you finally got the desired ceiling fan for your room. It is an essential constituent of every room to give you relief from rise in temperature and keep the environment airy.

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It is actually not just enough to buy ceiling fans as their service cannot be enjoyed without appropriate installation.

You may want to call a technician for the job but what if the guy is not available right now. Don’t worry because project can also be carried by you. It is not as difficult as it seems to be.

Here we talk about all the necessary items that you will require while carrying out the job and the steps that have to be followed.

Collect the Essential Items

Keep aside the ceiling fan box along with all the tools provided with it and gather the other needed tools. You will require a ladder,Instructions to Follow While Installing Ceiling Fans Articles wire tester, wire cutter, screwdriver and pliers. Also keep a mask and a pair of goggles handy for your face protection. Keep these tools ready for use to avoid unnecessary delay or frustration.

How to Begin?

Shut off the power before preceding any activity to ensure your safety. Now, remove the mounting bolts and if there is any existing light fixture, please take it down. If you are replacing an old fan, the wiring will already be present but if you are installing a fan in a non-wired spot, you must consult a professional first.

Moving On...

Disconnect the electrical wires and take out the nuts if any. Keep the nuts aside to be used later and be ready to install the electrical box. The mounting bracket is to be attached to the electrical box, ensuring the tightness of all the screws.

Assembling Components

Your next task is to assemble all the components of the ceiling fan by following the mentioned instructions. Once done, take the fan up and mount is carefully by ensuring the tightness of screws.

Finally!

Rest done...now you just have to attach the ceiling fan’s blades as well as the light fixtures. Be very careful about securing the blades with the base as it is essential for safety and noise reduction too.

That’s it. You can now turn on the power for enjoying the refreshing breeze.  These instructions are useful for installing most types of ceiling fans in India but you may take an electrician’s help if not sure about performing the task by yourself.

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