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 W36L1 | Bard 30WH5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 38.2" | 38.25" | +0.05" |
| Supply Air | 27.88" x 7.88" | 28" x 8" | +0.12" x +0.12" |
| Return Air | 27.88" x 13.88" | 28" x 14" | +0.12" x +0.12" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 17.93" | 18" | +0.07" |
| Mismatch | Bard W36L1 | Bard 30WH5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 70.563" | 74" | +3.437" |
| Unit depth | 17.125" | 15.25" | -1.875" |
| Unit weight | 375 lbs | 395 lbs | +20 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 2.123" | 1.125" | -0.998" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 28.75" | 32.875" | +4.125" |