Bard W48G2
Bard WG5S2
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"42"42"87.5"97.5"27.25"27.25"2.99"2.99"30"30"28.75"38.75"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 W48G2 Bard WG5S2 Difference
Unit width42"42"0"
Unit depth27.25"27.25"0"
Unit weight710 lbs710 lbs0 lbs
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 Supply2.99"2.99"0"
Distance between Supply and Return30"30"0"
Mismatch Bard W48G2 Bard WG5S2 Difference
Unit height87.5"97.5"+10"
Distance from Return to bottom28.75"38.75"+10"