It just slides right in. The mount will come with more than likely a piece of styrofoam to place between the base of the fan and the plaque. It's really very easy. I like the Lohman mounting kit. Not real fancy, but they are nice and very easy. They will also hold 5 beards. Those are the ones in my posted pics. I found a website where I can get then for $14.99, compared to most places where they cost anywhere from $19.99 to $24.99. You can get fancier, but the fancier you get, the more you are going to pay.