Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - WHY CAN'T you install a ceiling fan light kit as a regular light?

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THKitty1
12-28-06, 07:50 PM
We bought a ceiling fan light kit to install as a light fixture in our basement, where there is not a ceiling fan. However the instructions state- Do not intall as a light fixture. WHY NOT?
Thank you so much for any help!

Concretemasonry
12-28-06, 08:04 PM
The first thing that comes to mind is that it is heavy and vibrates.

A ceiling fan requires a different electrical box with good support up in the ceiling.

Dick
GregH
12-28-06, 08:06 PM
One reason you can not do it is that the light assembly will only be approved when installed on a fan.
A possible consequence is that there is not a proper mounting kit with it to attach to a junction box, or that the light fixture could get too hot to be on a box or the bulbs too close to the ceiling or .............................

If it starts a fire you may not be insured.