The other is the cable leading to the fan.
Wiring ceiling fan switch.
There are several ways to control ceiling fans and light kits.
A ceiling fan utilizes an internal fan switch to control the speed of the fan blades.
In a typical installation there are two cables in the box.
Fans will have different setups and brackets but all modern fans will allow you to hang the fan on the bracket so that you can connect the wires.
One wire switch to turn power on off to the fan and lights at the same time two wire switches one switch turns power on off to the fan the other to the lights pull chains to adjust fan speed and lights remote control available on new or existing fans to adjust fan speed and lights.
One is the source cable providing incoming power.
Wiring ceiling fans can seem complicated but the task really just depends on the type of fan you are installing and how you want it to operate.
Hang the ceiling fan in the bracket.
Connect the black wire from each of the cables to one of the terminals on the switch only one wire per terminal.
This is done when the pull chain breaks or the switch fails.
Slide the top of the ceiling fan into the groove in the bracket and hang it.
How to replace a 3 way 4 wire ceiling fan switch.
You choose to operate the blades at high medium or low speed or stop the blades from spinning by pulling the.