Bard W48H2
Bard 42WA
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"29.875"9.875"29.875"15.875"42.075"42"84.875"84"22.432"23"2.175"1.375"30"30"26.94"26.875"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 W48H2 Bard 42WA Difference
Unit width42.075"42"-0.075"
Supply Air29.88" x 9.88"29.875" x 9.875"-0.005" x -0.005"
Return Air29.88" x 15.88"29.875" x 15.875"-0.005" x -0.005"
Distance between Supply and Return30"30"0"
Distance from Return to bottom26.94"26.875"-0.065"
Mismatch Bard W48H2 Bard 42WA Difference
Unit height84.875"84"-0.875"
Unit depth22.432"23"+0.568"
Unit weight550 lbs500 lbs-50 lbs
Distance from the top to Supply2.175"1.375"-0.8"