Bard W48HC
Bard WG42
Unit depthUnit depthSupply AirReturn AirSupply AirReturn Air29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"29.88"9.88"29.88"15.88"42"42"84.88"87.5"25.52"27.25"2.18"2.99"30"30"26.94"28.75"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 W48HC Bard WG42 Difference
Unit width42"42"0"
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 between Supply and Return30"30"0"
Mismatch Bard W48HC Bard WG42 Difference
Unit height84.88"87.5"+2.62"
Unit depth25.52"27.25"+1.73"
Unit weight505 lbs645 lbs+140 lbs
Distance from the top to Supply2.18"2.99"+0.81"
Distance from Return to bottom26.94"28.75"+1.81"