Westinghouse Lighting 0110000 Saf-T-Brace for Ceiling Fans, 3 Teeth, Twist and Lock
The Westinghouse 0110000 Saf-T-Brace allows you to safely install your ceiling fan or lighting fixture in three easy steps–without having to access attic space. Ideal for installation during new construction or remodeling, the mounting brace can be installed in finished ceilings through a 4-inch hole. This brace is compatible with ceiling fans up to 70 pounds. The Saf-T-Brace comes with everything you need for installation, including easy-to-follow instructions. The brace’s three teeth easily twist and lock into the ceiling joists and its square tube allows for easy turning and adjustment. For added ease, the electrical box can be positioned anywhere on the brace to fit your project needs. It works with existing ceiling joists between 16 and 24 inches wide. The brace’s 15-1/2 cubic-inch, 1-1/2 inch, dual-mount electrical box provides 8-32 threads for cover plates and lightweight lighting fixtures and 10-24 threads for ceiling fans and chandeliers. It also includes a Saf-T-Cap to protect bolts and wires during drywall installation and painting in a retail colored box. This brace is UL/CUL listed to support light fixtures up to 150 pounds on 16-inch centers and 50 pounds on 24-inch centers. It supports fans up to 70 pounds. Product reference number 01100.Electricians know it’s important to do the job right the first time. With the Westinghouse Saf-T-Brace, you can guarantee your ceiling fan or lighting fixture is securely and safely mounted. Innovative fingertip expansion makes installing this brace quick and easy, while durable materials provide long-lasting results.
01100 Saf-T-Brace
At a Glance:Fits ceiling joists of 16 to 24 inches
Patented fingertip expansion allows for fast installation
Fits all ceiling fan models
Includes mounting hardware
Fixture support of 150 pounds or less on 16-inch centers and 50 pounds or less on 24-inch centers, acceptable for fan support of 70 pounds or less
Works with new and existing construction
Patented design provides fast fingertip expansion and positive attachment to joists. View larger.
Includes mounting hardware, wire bushing, and Saf-T-Cap that protects bolts and wires during painting and drywall installation.
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Design Provides Fast Fingertip Expansion and Positive Attachment to Joists
The Westinghouse Saf-T-Brace support box allows you to safely install your ceiling fan or lighting fixture without having to access attic space. Ideal for installation during new construction or remodeling, the mounting brace can also be installed in finished ceilings through a hole large enough to fit the brace.
The Safe-T-Brace has a patented design that provides fast fingertip expansion and positive attachment to existing ceiling joints between 16 and 24 inches wide. The brace’s teeth easily twist and lock into the ceiling joists, its threaded multiple lead adjusts quickly, and its square tube allows for easy turning.
Brace Made of Quality, Durable Materials
Your home improvement work is only as good as the products you use. That’s why the Safe-T-Brace is constructed from quality, durable materials. Designed to perform and last, this sturdy mounting brace provides a secure hold to ceiling joists, creating a strong foundation for your ceiling fan or lighting fixture.
The brace features a heavy-duty, all-metal 15-1/2-cubic-inch dual-mount electric box that can support any model of ceiling fan. The box has 8-32 threads for cover plates and lightweight lighting fixtures and 10-24 threads for ceiling fans and chandeliers. Arriving with all necessary mounting hardware, wire bushing, and instructions to get the job done right the first time, the Safe-T-Brace also features a Saf-T-Cap to protect the bolts and wires during painting and drywall installation.
UL-Listed Brace Supports All Models of Ceiling Fans
The Saf-T-Brace supports all ceiling fan models. It is UL listed for fixture support of 150 pounds or less on 16-inch centers and 50 pounds or less on 24-inch centers, and it is acceptable for fan support of 70 pounds or less.
The Westinghouse Saf-T-Brace meets or exceeds UL standards regarding exposed threads within the box, and it meets or exceeds NEC safety codes.
What’s in the Box
Mounting brace; dual-mount electrical box with 8-32 threads for cover plates and lightweight lighting fixtures and 10-24 threads for ceiling fans and chandeliers; mounting hardware; wire bushing; Saf-T-Cap to protect bolts and wires during drywall installation and painting; and instructions.
Easy Floor-Level Installation Through 4-Inch Diameter Hole
Product Features
- Saf-T-Brace allows safe installation of fans and light fixtures
- Fits all ceiling fans
- Supports light fixtures up to 150 pounds on 16-inch centers; fixtures up to 50 pounds on 24-inch centers; fans up to 70 pounds
- Includes mounting hardware and instructions
- Fast fingertip expansion
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Westinghouse Saf-T-Brace for ceiling fans. I have installed five of these braces for ceiling fans. I just want to add a couple of thoughts/hints for your installation. Use/purchase an Oscillating Tool. It will make removing the old box, metal or plastic, much easier. (you’ll use it for other things, trust me). With the Oscillating tool, you can cut the old box out, and cut the nails off, that were used to hold the old box in place. Now, the instructions state not to use a wrench to tighten the Brace into place. Once I have hand…
Best Tool For The Job I waited an entire year to install a ceiling fan because I did not want to have to crawl around in my attic to install a wooden brace between the ceiling joists to support a fan.I saw this device on an episode of Ask This Old House and it looked like just what I needed.The spacing between joists is about 24 inches, so this required max extension.One thing that I found was that the threads on the rod are pretty coarse, and so it was a bit difficult to turn the bar without the…
and I’d like to think I’ve matured as a homeowner This Saf-T-Brace is legit. We just recently moved into our second home, and I’d like to think I’ve matured as a homeowner. In our first home, I replace all three ceiling lights in the upstairs bedrooms with Hunter fans. At the time, I drilled the braces straight into the ceiling joists. When we sold the home, the inspector noted that each of the upstairs fans was not secured well enough (i.e. they wobble at high speeds). At the time … I had no idea there was a right/wrong way to install…