How to Install a Garbage Disposal
By Lee Wallender, About.com
Insert backup ring around sink sleeve. It will now be just below the upper mounting ring, from the previous step. Note that the backup ring should be positioned so that the heads of the screws are pointing downward.
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- Apply Plumber's Putty to Sink Sleeve
- Install Sink Sleeve in Sink
- Apply Rubber Gasket
- Install Upper Mounting Ring
- Install Backup Ring
- Install Snap Ring
- Screw in Backup Ring
- Put Stopper Sleeve on Disposal
- Affix Disposal to Sink
- Attach Drain Pipe and Plug in Disposal
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