Install New Mounting Bracket

What happens in this clip

Take the new mounting bracket provided with the light fixture. Secure the new bracket to the ceiling's electrical box using the included box screws. The instructor points out that some brackets have multiple sets of holes (inner and outer) and advises using the inner holes for flush mount fixtures to ensure correct spacing for the fixture's attachment points.

Goal: Secure the new fixture's baseplate

What's used

Tools

• Screwdriver

Materials

• Mounting Screws
• New Mounting Bracket

About the full video

This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to replace an old ceiling-mounted light fixture with a new one. It covers disconnecting the old fixture, installing a new mounting bracket, wiring the new fixture (including grounding in an older two-wire system), installing light bulbs, and securing the decorative globe, all with an emphasis on safety by cutting power at the source.

Step 8 of 13: Prepare New Fixture Mounting Bracket

Refer to the new light fixture's instructions. Typically, you will attach a mounting bracket to the existing ceiling electrical box using the provided screws. Ensure the bracket is securely fastened and oriented correctly for the new fixture.

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