Cannot install what looks like the 55-190 6" GLAZING BEAD

Home Owner from poughkeepsie,ny

Oct 11, 2018 1:36 pm

I believe I have the 55-190 6" GLAZING BEAD. My bead is rigid. Is it supposed to be rigid? I can not snap it in. I have tried heating it,using a spray lubricant. I seems too rigid with no give.
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Home Owner from poughkeepsie,ny

Oct 11, 2018 1:41 pm

Correction to my post:
I believe I have the 55-190 6" GLAZING BEAD. My bead is rigid. Is it supposed to be rigid? I can not snap it in. I have tried heating it,using a spray lubricant. It seems too rigid with no give.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Oct 22, 2018 2:03 pm

Our 55-190 glazing bead is rigid, yes. This was designed to be used on Acorn windows. I agree that the 55-190 looks like our best match. Where exactly are you running into issues during installation?

Home Owner from poughkeepsie,ny

Oct 22, 2018 5:18 pm

I have a new window on order. In the meantime, I was trying to install the bead for practice and can not get it to snap into the channel. Please understand , there is not window in the frame. I have a piece of plywood in place while the window is on order.
Gerry

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 26, 2018 12:22 pm

I would try sliding the 55-190 snap in across the glass and as you start putting the snap-in under the metal, you might need a putty knife to help work in the top hook shape end under the aluminum frame. Seeing as how you are using the plywood, the thickness might be more than the actual glass thickness.