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 W48AY | Bard 45WH1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 42" | 42" | 0" |
| Supply Air | 29.88" x 9.88" | 30" x 10" | +0.12" x +0.12" |
| Return Air | 29.88" x 15.88" | 30" x 16" | +0.12" x +0.12" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 30" | 30" | 0" |
| Mismatch | Bard W48AY | Bard 45WH1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 84.88" | 84" | -0.88" |
| Unit depth | 25.52" | 22" | -3.52" |
| Unit weight | 508 lbs | 500 lbs | -8 lbs |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 2.18" | 1.375" | -0.805" |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 26.94" | 26.625" | -0.315" |