Ventilation fan installation system
An assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a first member that includes a plurality of fingers and a first channel between the plurality of fingers. The first channel includes a plurality of teeth. A first flange extends from the first member and includes a first engagement surface. The second bracket includes a second member and a third member spaced from the second member. A second channel is formed between the second member and the third member. A second flange extends from the second member on an opposite side of the second member from the third member. The second flange includes a second engagement surface. In an installed configuration, the first bracket is secured to the second bracket; the first engagement surface faces the second engagement surface; and the plurality of fingers are inserted into the second channel.
1. An assembly, comprising:
a first bracket, including:
a first member, the first member including a plurality of fingers and a first channel between the plurality of fingers,
wherein the first channel includes a plurality of teeth;
a first flange extending from the first member and including a first engagement surface;
a second bracket, including:
a second member;
a third member spaced from the second member,
wherein a second channel is formed between the second member and the third member;
a second flange extending from the second member in on an opposite side of the second member from the third member,
wherein the second flange includes a second engagement surface;
wherein in an installed configuration,
the first bracket is secured to the second bracket;
the first engagement surface faces the second engagement surface; and
the plurality of fingers are inserted into the second channel.
2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are different colors.
3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first bracket or the second bracket is made of plastic.
4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first member and the first flange are made of a single piece, unitary construction.
5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second member and the second flange are made of a single piece, unitary construction.
6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second channel includes a lock, and wherein in the installed configuration, the plurality of teeth engage the lock.
7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of teeth are symmetrical and disposed on opposite sides of the first channel.
8. A ventilation fan assembly, comprising:
a housing,
wherein the housing includes a plurality of apertures;
an installation assembly, comprising:
a first bracket, including:
a first member, the first member including a plurality of fingers and a first channel between the plurality of fingers,
wherein the first channel includes a plurality of teeth;
a first flange extending from the first member and including a first engagement surface;
a second bracket, including:
a second member;
a third member spaced from the second member,
wherein a second channel is formed between the second member and the third member;
a second flange extending from the second member in on an opposite side of the second member from the third member,
wherein the second flange includes a second engagement surface;
wherein in an installed configuration,
the second bracket is inserted through a first of the plurality of apertures;
the first bracket is secured to the second bracket;
the first engagement surface faces the second engagement surface; and
the plurality of fingers are inserted into the second channel.
9. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , wherein the second bracket is secured to the housing in the installed configuration.
10. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 9 , wherein the first bracket is slidably engaged with the second bracket in the installed configuration.
11. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 9 , wherein the second bracket is secured to the housing by a snap-fit connection.
12. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of installation assemblies.
13. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of installation assemblies includes four installation assemblies.
14. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a fan cover.
15. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first member and the first flange are made of a single piece, unitary construction.
16. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , wherein the second member and the second flange are made of a single piece, unitary construction.
17. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , wherein the second channel includes a lock, and wherein in the installed configuration, the plurality of teeth engage the lock.
18. The ventilation fan assembly of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of teeth are symmetrical and disposed on opposite sides of the first channel.
19. A method, comprising:
installing a first bracket into an aperture in a housing of a ventilation fan assembly;
resting an engagement surface of a flange of the first bracket on an upper surface of a ceiling panel; and
inserting a second bracket into a channel of the first bracket until an engagement surface of the second bracket engages with a lower surface of the ceiling panel,
wherein the lower surface is opposite the upper surface.
20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising installing a fan cover to the housing.