Bard 48WA3
Bard W48H1
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air30"10"30"16"29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"38.25"42.075"84"84.875"18"22.432"1.375"2.175"30"30"26.625"26.94"Supply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air
OPENING MATCH

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 48WA3 Bard W48H1 Difference
Supply Air30" x 10"29.88" x 9.88"-0.12" x -0.12"
Return Air30" x 16"29.88" x 15.88"-0.12" x -0.12"
Distance between Supply and Return30"30"0"
Mismatch Bard 48WA3 Bard W48H1 Difference
Unit width38.25"42.075"+3.825"
Unit height84"84.875"+0.875"
Unit depth18"22.432"+4.432"
Unit weight496 lbs550 lbs+54 lbs
Distance from the top to Supply1.375"2.175"+0.8"
Distance from Return to bottom26.625"26.94"+0.315"