How to Install Your Light Fixture
Safety first: turn off power at the breaker, not just the wall switch, before you start. If you are not comfortable with electrical work, or your home has older wiring, hire a licensed electrician. Local codes may require it.
Before you start
- Unbox carefully and check every part against the parts list. If anything arrived damaged, take photos and email support@lathera.net before installing. We cover return shipping for damaged items.
- Check the weight. Heavier crystal chandeliers need a ceiling box rated for fixtures (look for “Acceptable for fan support” or a weight rating).
- Check the bulbs. The bulb type and whether bulbs are included are listed on the product page. Use LED bulbs at or below the maximum wattage.
- Tools you'll usually need: a sturdy ladder, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, wire stripper, a non-contact voltage tester, and a helper to hold the fixture.
Basic steps (ceiling fixtures)
- Power off at the breaker and confirm with a voltage tester.
- Remove the old fixture and note which wires were connected where.
- Install the mounting bracket from the box onto the ceiling box.
- Set the height. Adjust the chain or rods before wiring (see our size guide for how high to hang it).
- Connect the wires with wire nuts: black (hot) to black, white (neutral) to white, and ground (green or bare copper) to the ground screw or wire.
- Secure the canopy to the bracket, then attach shades, crystals or glass.
- Add bulbs, restore power and test.
Tips
- Hang crystal strands last, after the fixture is mounted, so they don't tangle.
- For dimmable fixtures, use a dimmer switch and dimmable LED bulbs that are compatible with it.
- Always follow the instruction sheet that came in the box. It is specific to your fixture.
