Install the Mounting Bracket
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What happens here
The mounting bracket, which supports the entire fan assembly, is securely fastened to the overhead wooden beam in the pole barn. The creator points out that a small piece of wood had to be cut and inserted to ensure the mounting surface was perfectly level. This is crucial because this specific fan model is designed for straight-down installation and cannot accommodate sloped ceilings. Electrical wires are left accessible at the mounting point, ready for connection to the fan.
Goal: Securely attach the fan's mounting bracket to the overhead structure, ensuring it's level
Tools and materials
- Cutting tool — To cut the leveling wood piece
- Drill — Drilling pilot holes for mounting screws
- Level — Ensuring the mounting bracket is perfectly horizontal
- Screws/Bolts — Securing the mounting bracket
- Wood piece — To level the mounting bracket if the surface is uneven
- Wooden Beam — Overhead structure for mounting the fan