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 42WA | Bard WG5S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 42" | 42" | 0" |
| Supply Air | 29.875" x 9.875" | 29.88" x 9.88" | +0.005" x +0.005" |
| Return Air | 29.875" x 15.875" | 29.88" x 15.88" | +0.005" x +0.005" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 30" | 30" | 0" |
| Mismatch | Bard 42WA | Bard WG5S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 84" | 97.5" | +13.5" |
| Unit depth | 23" | 27.25" | +4.25" |
| Unit weight | 500 lbs | 710 lbs | +210 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 1.375" | 2.99" | +1.615" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 26.875" | 38.75" | +11.875" |