Bard W48AC
Bard W42A2
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"42"42.075"84.88"84.875"25.52"22.432"2.18"2.175"30"30"26.94"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 W48AC Bard W42A2 Difference
Unit width42"42.075"+0.075"
Unit height84.88"84.875"-0.005"
Supply Air29.88" x 9.88"29.88" x 9.88"0"
Return Air29.88" x 15.88"29.88" x 15.88"0"
Distance from the top to Supply2.18"2.175"-0.005"
Distance between Supply and Return30"30"0"
Distance from Return to bottom26.94"26.94"0"
Mismatch Bard W48AC Bard W42A2 Difference
Unit depth25.52"22.432"-3.088"
Unit weight495 lbs475 lbs-20 lbs