New Serial Plate Design

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Cliff! Today we’re breaking down how to read Bard’s new serial plate design, effective March 1, 2025. This quick walkthrough will help you locate key information with ease. Watch the video to learn more!

Wall-Mount Serial Plate

Watch the video to learn how to locate the following information on the serial plate:

• Model number
• Serial number
• Manufacturing code
  • Month Key: 
    • JAN = A
    • FEB = B
    • MAR = C
    • APR = D
    • MAY = F
    • JUNE = H
    • JULY = J
    • AUG = K
    • SEP = L
    • OCT = M
    • NOV = N
    • DEC = P
• Electrical requirements 
• Compressor ratings
• Heater packages 
• Refrigerant 
  • Additional R-454B information can be found here: 2100-810

I-TEC Serial Plate 

For interior products, the serial plate is located on the front of the control panel. 

Watch the video to learn how to locate the following information on the serial plate:

• Model number
• Serial number
• Manufacturing code
  • Month Key: 
    • JAN = A
    • FEB = B
    • MAR = C
    • APR = D
    • MAY = F
    • JUNE = H
    • JULY = J
    • AUG = K
    • SEP = L
    • OCT = M
    • NOV = N
    • DEC = P
• Electric heat options (no field installed heater packages) 
• Charge levels

If you have further questions, please contact the Bard Technical Service Team at 419-636-0439.