The Centaur CM-FSDB-FB-4 is a 4" round, fan-rated support box designed with a deep 2-1/8" profile to accommodate larger wiring and heavier fixtures. It features an FB side mount bracket for secure and convenient installation in ceiling applications. Made of durable non-metallic material, this box is ideal for residential and commercial new work installations requiring high-strength fan support.
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Product Specs
- Box Type:
- Round Fan Box
- Fan Rated:
- Yes
- Mounting Style:
- FB Side Mount
- Product Size:
- 4 inches
- Product Length:
- 4 in
- Product Diameter:
- 4 in
- Product Height:
- 4 in
- Product Material:
- Non-Metallic
- Product Weight:
- 1.08 lb
- Product Width:
- 4 in
- Product Depth:
- 2.125 in
F4P CM-FSDB-FB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I hang a ceiling fan directly from the Centaur CM-FSDB-FB round box, or do I still need a separate fan brace?
The Centaur CM-FSDB-FB is a fan-rated box, so a ceiling fan mounts directly to it. Support comes from its FB side mount bracket, which fastens to the side of a joist rather than spanning between joists. If your fan location falls between joists with no framing to catch, you need an expanding brace bar instead, because this box has to land against solid framing.
2) Is this Centaur fan box for new construction or can I use it in a finished ceiling?
It is a new work box. The FB side mount bracket nails or screws to the face of an exposed joist before the drywall goes up, so the framing has to be open. Retrofitting into a closed ceiling calls for an old work fan box with a saddle or brace bar, not this one.
3) Is a 2-1/8 inch deep 4 inch round box enough room for fan wiring and a splice?
Depth is 2-1/8 inches on a 4 inch round body, which is the deep version rather than a shallow pancake. That extra depth is there to take fan leads, the supply cable and wire connectors without the fan canopy fighting the splice, and it also gives room for a heavier fixture's mounting hardware.
4) Is the Centaur CM-FSDB-FB metal or plastic, and does that affect grounding?
The body is non-metallic. A non-metallic box does not serve as a grounding path, so the equipment ground has to be carried through on the wire and joined to the fan's ground lead in the box. It also means no bonding screw in the can itself.
5) Will a standard ceiling fan canopy cover a 4 inch round box?
The opening is a 4 inch round, the common size fan canopies and round fixture plates are built to conceal. The box measures 4 inches across by 2-1/8 inches deep, so the whole body sits above the drywall line with only the rim showing.
6) How many Centaur CM-FSDB-FB fan boxes come in a pack?
They ship four to a pack under model CM-FSDB-FB, which suits a multi-unit or tract job where several bedrooms get fan boxes at once. Each box weighs 1.08 lb.
7) Can I use this fan box on a commercial job or is it residential only?
Both. The CM-FSDB-FB is put up for residential and commercial new work where a high-strength fan support is required, so it is equally at home in an apartment build-out or a hotel guest room ceiling.
8) Where do I find the full spec sheet for the Centaur CM-FSDB-FB fan box?
Centaur publishes a datasheet for this box, hosted at zensupply.com/content/pdf/tamco/centaur_datasheet_1128089.pdf. Useful if your inspector wants documentation on the fan rating before rough-in sign-off.
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