This is a wall-sleeve heat pump for hotel rooms, apartments, condos, or additions near saltwater where standard units corrode too fast. It's built for property managers and homeowners who need self-contained, per-room heating and cooling with extra protection against seacoast air.
The PTH093J50CXXX is a 9,000 BTU packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP) built on Amana's PTH chassis with factory Seacoast corrosion protection, suited to hospitality properties and residential additions within reach of salt air or coastal humidity. It uses R-32 refrigerant and meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency requirements. Note: If you would like to review the manufacturer Product Specifications, Warranty, Brochure, etc., for this system, please refer to the "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above on this page.
- Wall sleeve opening: Standard 42 in wide x 16-1/16 in high (industry-standard PTAC sleeve dimension).
- Voltage: 230/208V. Operating range 197V minimum to 253V maximum.
- Amperage with electric heat: 22.1A (230V) / 20.0A (208V). MCA 27.6A, MOP 30A.
- NEMA Plug: 6-30P, factory-installed LCDI power cord per UL 484 (applies because this unit operates under 250V).
- Wall Sleeve NOT included. Exterior Architectural Grille NOT included. Both must be ordered separately (e.g., WS900SC seacoast sleeve, or SGK/AGK/PGK grille series).
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V hardwire or sub-base setups. The 265V commercial sibling of this chassis is model PTH094J, which requires an Amana sub-base (PTSB4**E series) or hard-wire kit PTPWHWK4 with disconnect PSHW04A — none of which apply to this 230/208V unit.
- Not a drop-in fit for non-standard sleeve openings; confirm sleeve depth and height before ordering if replacing a non-Amana unit.
On coastal properties, condensate drainage problems show up faster because higher ambient humidity means more water volume moving through the sleeve during heat-pump defrost cycles. Set the sleeve level side-to-side but pitch it approximately 1/4 bubble toward the outside wall — check this with a torpedo level before securing the sleeve into the rough opening, not after. A sleeve pitched flat or tilted inward drives condensate back toward the drywall and framing, which on a seacoast install accelerates hidden corrosion and mold growth behind the wall even with the unit's own corrosion protection intact. This matches the framing guidance for a rough opening of roughly 42-1/4 in wide by 16-1/4 in minimum high, with the sleeve extending a minimum of 1/4 in beyond the exterior wall face. Document the pitch check in your commissioning notes — property managers auditing multiple units after a storm season will want proof the sleeve, not just the chassis, was installed to spec.
- Dehumidification: 2 pints per hour of moisture removal during cooling operation.
- Fresh air ventilation: adjustable outdoor air intake rated 65-95 CFM.
- Heat pump operation supplements the 5.0/4.1 kW electric heat strip, reducing reliance on resistance heat in milder shoulder-season temperatures.
- EER rated 12.4/12.5 and COP rated 3.6/3.6 across the 230V/208V dual-voltage rating.
- Factory Seacoast (corrosion-protected) construction targets coastal and high-humidity installs specifically.
| Spec | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| System Type | PTHP (Packaged Terminal Heat Pump) | - |
| Chassis | PTH093J | - |
| Voltage | 230/208 | V |
| Cooling Capacity | 9,000/9,000 | BTU/h |
| Cooling Amps (compressor only) | 4.0 | A |
| Cooling Watts (compressor only) | 725/720 | W |
| EER | 12.4/12.5 | - |
| Heating Capacity (Heat Pump) | 8,200/8,000 | BTU/h |
| Heating Amps (compressor only) | 4.0 | A |
| Heating Watts (compressor only) | 665/650 | W |
| COP | 3.6/3.6 | - |
| Electric Heat Strip Size | 5.0/4.1 | kW |
| Electric Heat Stages | 1 | - |
| Electric Heat Output 230V | 17,100 | BTU/h |
| Electric Heat Output 208V | 14,000 | BTU/h |
| Total Watts with Electric Heat | 5,070/4,160 | W |
| Total Amps with Electric Heat | 22.1/20.0 | A |
| MCA | 27.6 | A |
| MOP | 30 | A |
| NEMA Plug Type | 6-30P | - |
| Power Cord Type | LCDI Power Cord (UL 484) | - |
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | - |
| CFM Wet (High/Low) | 290/264 | CFM |
| CFM Dry (High/Low) | 321/292 | CFM |
| Fresh Air Vent CFM | 65-95 | CFM |
| Dehumidification | 2 | pints/hr |
| Net Weight | 102 | lb |
| Shipping Weight | 117 | lb |
| Wall Sleeve Dimensions | Standard 42 x 16-1/16 | in |
| Wall Sleeve Included | Not Included | - |
| Exterior Architectural Grille Included | Not Included | - |
Note: See "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above for full specifications.
- Compatible with 230/208V dedicated circuits via NEMA 6-30P plug, MCA 27.6A / MOP 30A.
- Fits standard 42 in x 16-1/16 in wall sleeve openings, including Amana WS900E, WS900SC, and WS900GS sleeve families.
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V hardwire-only or sub-base applications — see the PTH094J commercial 265V sibling model for that voltage class instead.
- Wall Sleeve NOT included — order separately (e.g., WS900SC for seacoast protection).
- Exterior Architectural Grille NOT included — order separately (SGK, AGK, or PGK series).
- Not a drop-in replacement for non-standard or non-Amana sleeve openings; verify existing sleeve dimensions before ordering as a replacement chassis.
| Spec | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | - |
| ASHRAE Compliance | Meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 | - |
| Electrical Code Compliance | Factory LCDI power cord, UL 484 (units under 250V) | - |
| Overcurrent Protection Type | Standard breaker/fuse per MOP rating (30A) | A |
FAQ
Is the wall sleeve included with this unit?
No. The wall sleeve is sold separately. This unit is designed to install into an industry-standard 42-inch by 16-1/16-inch PTAC wall sleeve opening (for example, the Amana WS900E or WS900SC seacoast-protected sleeve), but the sleeve and exterior grille must be ordered separately.
What breaker size and plug type does this unit require?
This configuration requires a dedicated circuit rated for a Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) of 27.6A with Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOP) of 30A. It ships with a factory-installed power cord terminating in a NEMA 6-30P plug for 230/208V service.
Can this be hardwired for 265V commercial applications?
No. This is a 230/208V unit and is not rated for 265V circuits. The 265V version of this chassis is a different commercial model (PTH094J) that requires an Amana sub-base (PTSB4**E series) or hard-wire kit PTPWHWK4 with disconnect switch PSHW04A, none of which apply to this 230/208V unit.
Will this fit a standard 42-inch by 16-inch wall sleeve opening?
Yes. This chassis is built for the industry-standard 42-inch wide by 16-1/16-inch high wall sleeve opening used across standard, seacoast, and heavy-insulation sleeve models. It is not a drop-in fit for non-standard or custom-depth openings without a matching deep sleeve variant.
Does this require a licensed electrician or HVAC professional to install and keep the warranty valid?
[NEEDS VERIFICATION] - Source files do not state an explicit licensed-installer requirement for warranty validity for this model. Refer to the warranty PDF in the Resources tab for exact terms.
Warranty & Registration
This unit carries a 1-Year Repair/Replace warranty and a 5-Year Parts Limited Warranty, per the manufacturer's published warranty badge terms. Exact conditions — including any distinction between residential and commercial hospitality usage — are set out in the warranty PDF. Note: If you would like to review the manufacturer Product Specifications, Warranty, Brochure, etc., for this system, please refer to the "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" Tab above on this page.
