| ATTACHING DRAIN OUTLETS A drain outlet attachment to a lavatory/sink is the first step in installing the fixture's draining system. The drain outlet hookup is a combination of parts that are assembled to the lavatory/sink. The two types of attachments are the pullout (PO) plug type and the popup type. Pull-out (PO) type of outlet attachment. Use the following steps for PO type outlet attachment (see Figure 8): 
FIGURE 8. PULL-OUT (PO) PLUG OUTLET ATTACHMENTS
- Attach the drain body to a lavatory/sink by applying a bead of plumber's putty under the rim of the flange and placing it into the drain outlet.
- Press the flange down to spread the plumber's putty.
- Slip the rubber washer and the metal washer over the drain body under the fixture.
- Screw the locknut clockwise into the drain body.
- Wipe off all excess plumbers putty from around the flange.
- Apply pipe compound to the threads of the drain body, and screw the tailpiece on the drain body.
Pop-up type of outlet attachment. Use the following steps to attach a pop-up drain (see Figure 9): 
FIGURE 9. POP-UP PLUG OUTLET ATTACHMENTS
- Apply pipe joint compound to the upper drain body, and screw the flange onto the drain body.
- Apply plumber’s putty under the rim of the flange, and place it into the drain outlet.
- Press down on flange to spread the plumber’s putty.
- Slip the rubber washer and metal washer over the drain body under the fixture.
- Screw the locknut hand-tight onto the drain body, and tighten the locknut with a wrench.
- Following manufacturer’s instructions, install the pop-up mechanism into the drain tee.
- Apply joint compound to the lower threads of the drain body, and screw the drain tee onto the body. Make sure the pop-up pivot rod faces the rear center of the fixture.
- Apply pipe joint compound to the tailpiece threads, and screw the tailpiece onto the drain tee.
Kitchen sink drain outlet attachment. Use the following steps to attach a strainer type drain (see Figure 10): 
FIGURE 10. KITCHEN SINK OUTLET ATTACHMENTS
- Apply plumber's putty to the bottom of the flange, and set the drain body into the drain outlet.
- Press the drain body down firmly to spread the plumber's putty.
- Slip the gasket and the metal washer onto the drain body under the sink.
- Screw the locknut hand-tight onto the drain body, and tighten it with a wrench.
- Wipe off all excess plumber's putty from around the flange.
- Slide the coupling nut onto the tailpiece.
- Using both hands, slide the plastic sleeve onto the drain body, and attach the tailpiece by screwing the coupling nut hand-tight onto the drain body.
- Tighten nut with a wrench.
NOTE: Attach all lavatory or sink drain outlets using manufacturer's instructions.
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