Your openings match up but double check the cabinet surroundings. Over time equipment coils have gotten larger for better efficiency and cabinet dimensions have changed.
| Match | Bard 36WH5 | Bard W36A1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 38.25" | 38.2" | -0.05" |
| Supply Air | 28" x 8" | 27.88" x 7.88" | -0.12" x -0.12" |
| Return Air | 28" x 14" | 27.88" x 13.88" | -0.12" x -0.12" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 18" | 17.93" | -0.07" |
| Mismatch | Bard 36WH5 | Bard W36A1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 74" | 70.563" | -3.437" |
| Unit depth | 15.25" | 17.125" | +1.875" |
| Unit weight | 400 lbs | 375 lbs | -25 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 1.375" | 2.123" | +0.748" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 32.625" | 28.75" | -3.875" |