Putting Up A Wall Mount Light Fixture

Most wall fixtures attach to a ceiling box with a cross bar so you can easily adjust the fixture.

Putting up a wall mount light fixture.

Before you begin shut off power to the circuit. How to hang a ceiling light fixture remove the old fixture and inspect the wiring. Make sure the power is off. With the light fixture assembled attach it to the screw collar by the chain.

Using a wire cutter cut the length of the light fixture s. Unscrew the three wires. Move the tip of a. Clamp cable to the wall box tugging gently to make sure the clamp is tight.

Remove the nut or screws securing. Use a voltage tester to check that the power is off. In a nutshell when you re installing a light fixture you re connecting three wires from the fixture to three wires installed in the ceiling then mounting the fixture hardware. Wall sconces and vanity lights are lighting fixtures that mount on vertical surfaces.

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Test the wires to make sure the power is off. That s about all there is to it. Three sets of wires each held together by a red wire connector. Trace the outline of the back of the box on the drywall using a pencil.

Place the back of the box on the wall or ceiling and adjust it straight and level. One person should stabilize the ladder. To install the box push. Thread the light fixture s electric wires through the screw collar loop.

Cut along the trace line with a drywall saw and remove the cutout.