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Home Office / Skytube: Installing the Ceiling Fan From "DIY Lighting Design" episode DLTD-104

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

In this segment, the new ceiling fan is installed.

Materials:

Tarp to cover floor
Ladder
Electrical tester
Safety goggles
Screwdriver
Measuring tape
Electrical tester
Electrical tape
Drill
Wire stripper
Wire nuts
Cord covers

Note: Installing a ceiling fan is something you can certainly do, and all come with in-depth instructions manual, but here we'll step you through the process.

1. The best place to start is with the blade assembly. Simply screw the hardware onto the fan blades (figure A). And don't worry if you have some extra pieces because the manufacturer typically throws in an extra screw or two.

2. Install the blades onto the fan motor, and make sure the blades are attached tightly (figure B). Loose fan blades are the most common cause for fan wobble.

3. Now it's time to install the down rod, but the one that was supplied by the manufacturer is too short.

   Note: Mounting fans too close to the ceiling prevents proper air flow.

4. Instead, a longer steel down rod (figure C) was purchased in order for the ceiling fan to hang lower from the ceiling.
   

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   	Figure D
   	Figure E
   	Figure F

5. All ceiling fans come with roughly 36" to 38" of wire. To push these long wires through the down rod, it's best to tape the ends of the wires together so they can be pushed through much easier.

6. Once the wires have been attached through the down rod, attach the rod to the fan.

7. Now that most of the fan is assembled, it's time to take down the existing fan.

   Safety Alert: Before taking down the existing fan, please turn off the power at the source.

8. Remove the fan by starting with the globe. Then unscrew the base and disconnect the wires (figure D). Remove the fan.

   Tip: When working with wiring, you may want to purchase a small outlet tester (figure E). Simply stick it in any outlet or hold to the side of a wire to see if they're hot -- without the threat of being shocked.

9. When installing the fan make sure you have the proper remodeling box to support it, and then put in the bracket figure F).

10. Lift the fan up to the bracket and attach. Simply turn the fan until the ball is seated in place.

11. Strip the wires and match up the colors -- black to black, white to white, green to the bare copper wire and the blue wire (going to the light kit) to the red.

12. Once the wires are connected, place the canopy over them and screw it in.

13. Attach the bulb motor by snapping in the plug, turn a few screws to attach the lights and connect the decorative pull chains.

14. Finally, screw in the light bulbs and attach the globes.

    Tip: Be sure to use "ceiling" light bulbs because they have a thicker filament to withstand vibration.

15. Turn the power back on and you're set!

In the next segment, we'll install a skytube.

RESOURCES :

Miscellaneous Lighting Products for Home Office

Ceiling fan
52" Hampton Bay Marquesas
Natural iron finish
SKU: 360-397

24" gilded iron extension down rod
SKU: 312-902

60-watts Max Vibration resistant fan rated bulbs
SKU: 239-611

Sconces
Brush bronze swing-arm wall lamp sconce
SKU: 255-818

Touch control lamp dimmer
SKU: 790-680

GE Picture light
SKU: 241-896

Skytube
Skytube 10" inch kit
SKU: 346-526

10" x 20" extension tube
SKU 208-801

10" x 48" extension tube
SKU: 223-683
Where available: Home Depot

Skytube

Skytube 10" kit
SKU: 346:526

10" x 20" extension tube
SKU: 208-801

10" x 48" extension tube
SKU: 223-683
Where available: Home Depot

GUESTS :

Shane Meder
President and Principal Designer
Shane Meder & Associates
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-523-7632
Website: www.shanemederinteriors.com

Doug and Zach Maddox
Maddox Electrical
Acworth, GA
Phone: 770-401-1038
Maddoxelectrical@aol.com

Jeff Hatala
Owner
Jeff Hatala Construction
Norcross, GA
Phone: 770-449-9839
E-mail: Jeffhatala@comcast.net