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How many wires should be hanging from the ceiling before I put up the new fan?

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You should have three. There will be either a green or copper wire for the grounding. There is a black wire; this is where the fan's black and red wires connected. There is a white wire; this connects to the white wire in the fan.

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If there are no screws to the molding cover over the ball socket, what should I do?

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Often, there is a trim ring covering the screws. I have found this trim ring either unscrews by turning it counterclockwise, or it may be a press on piece that snaps off (with the help of a flat screwdriver blade).

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What should I do if the mounting bracket screws are stripped?

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Try using needle-nosed pliers (or other small pliers) to grab the screw heads and turn them. Once you get the screws turning, you can unscrew them completely from the bracket by hand. You might need to periodically tap on the screws to help them rotate freely.

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How do I replace a four wire ceiling fan?

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A four wire ceiling fan has a light attached. There should be a white (neutral), black (power for fan), red (power for light) and green or bare copper (ground) on your fan. Connect the white wires together, the black (hot) wire to the black and red wires from the fan, and the ground wire directly to the ceiling fixture box.

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