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 W61A1 | Bard W48AC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit width | 42.075" | 42" | -0.075" |
| Supply Air | 29.88" x 9.88" | 29.88" x 9.88" | 0" |
| Return Air | 29.88" x 15.88" | 29.88" x 15.88" | 0" |
| Distance from the top to Supply | 2.175" | 2.18" | +0.005" |
| Distance between Supply and Return | 30" | 30" | 0" |
| Mismatch | Bard W61A1 | Bard W48AC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit height | 94.875" | 84.88" | -9.995" |
| Unit depth | 22.432" | 25.52" | +3.088" |
| Unit weight | 575 lbs | 495 lbs | -80 lbs |
| Distance from Return to bottom | 36.94" | 26.94" | -10" |