2006-08-19 16:20:43 · 4 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
depending on the angle you may have to get an extension to the down shaft. Every fan I have put in has had instructions on how to cope with this issue. I once had to build a sloped box to make a flat surface for a mount because of the lack of head room. I have also used surface mount electrical trcks to run wire from an outlet in the wall, Knowing what is available is half the job. P.S. just be sure to find a good solid rafter
2006-08-19 16:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you already have power to the location? If not, you will have to fish a wire from your switch box.
Assuming you do, Home Depot and Lowes sell a bracket with a new electrical box that actually fits thru the hole where the old electrical box was. The ends of the bracket have spikes on them and you drive the spikes into the joists with a little steel bar they give you and your hammer. This will hold the weight of the fan. Most boxes that had a light fixture on them were not to support a fan.
Then you will need the downrod extentions to lower the fan.
2006-08-20 20:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by Obsean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you will need to locate a ladder, rent one if possible, the Big Little one. Seen on TV many times. Need stud finder mechanism. Tell guy at hardware store you need the thingy to straighten out a ceiling fan you will be hanging up soon on a slanted ceiling.
Read all instructions first on insert of your new ceiling fan. Make sure instructions are made in English.
And above all buy American USA made procuts.
2006-08-19 23:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need an extention to clear the Cieling ,the Fan hangs in a ball joint that allows it to adjust to the slope.
2006-08-20 09:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋