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 49WA | Bard 48WA3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 84" | 84" | 0" |
| Supply Air | 29.875" x 9.875" | 30" x 10" | +0.125" x +0.125" |
| Return Air | 29.875" x 15.875" | 30" x 16" | +0.125" x +0.125" |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 1.375" | 1.375" | 0" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 30" | 30" | 0" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 26.875" | 26.625" | -0.25" |
| Mismatch | Bard 49WA | Bard 48WA3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 42" | 38.25" | -3.75" |
| Unit depth | 23" | 18" | -5" |
| Unit weight | 510 lbs | 496 lbs | -14 lbs |