[header] How to connect ceiling fan wires [title] Turn off the power from the circuit or breaker box. [step] Read the inside of your breaker or circuit box and locate the switch that controls the power to your fan. Once you find the right switch, flip it to the off position. 
It's important that the power running to the wires in your ceiling is off or you could electrocute yourself. [substeps] There is usually a schematic or table on the inside of your circuit breaker panel that will tell you what part of the house each circuit controls.