This is a wall-sleeve heat pump for hotel rooms, apartments, additions, or coastal properties where central ductwork isn't available and where salt-air corrosion is a concern. It's built for property managers and homeowners who need self-contained, per-room heating and cooling with factory corrosion protection.
The Amana PTH153J50CXXX is a packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP) built for hospitality properties, multi-family additions, and coastal residential units where salt air accelerates corrosion of standard chassis components. This model carries Amana's Seacoast corrosion-protection feature (feature code C), applied to the coil and cabinet components most exposed to salt-air degradation. Cooling and heating performance data is drawn from Amana's published performance tables; all units referenced here meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1. 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: industry-standard 42 in wide x 16-1/16 in high (rough framing opening approx. 42-1/4 in wide x 16-1/4 in minimum high).
- Voltage: 230/208V. Minimum 197V / maximum 253V per Amana voltage-limit specification.
- Electric heat strip: 5.0 kW (230V) / 4.1 kW (208V), single stage.
- Total amps with heater: 22.1A (230V) / 20.0A (208V). MCA: 27.6A. MOP: 30A breaker required.
- Power cord: factory-installed 6-30P plug with LCDI device (UL 484) — this cord applies because the unit operates under 250V.
- Wall Sleeve is NOT included and must be purchased separately (e.g., WS900E, WS900QW, or WS900SC seacoast sleeve family).
- Exterior Architectural Grille is NOT included and must be purchased separately (SGK, AGK, or PGK grille families).
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V-only sub-base or hard-wire installations. For 265V commercial applications, the correct chassis is the PTH154J, which 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.
- Not a drop-in fit for custom or non-standard sleeve openings; verify sleeve depth and height against the specific WS900 series variant before ordering.
The technical friction on any PTHP retrofit is condensate management — the sleeve has to shed water outward, not let it pool against the drywall behind the chassis. Field crews consistently under-pitch the sleeve because "close enough" by eye still traps water at the rear lip during heat-pump defrost cycles. Set the sleeve level side-to-side and pitched approximately 1/4 bubble toward the outside wall, checked with a torpedo level, before securing it to the framing. This prevents water intrusion into the drywall and wall cavity over repeated heating-season defrost cycles, which is the most common cause of hidden mold and framing rot behind PTAC/PTHP installs. Confirm the sleeve extends a minimum of 1/4 in beyond the exterior wall face per the framing diagram, and document the pitch check in your commissioning notes — this is standard property-management commissioning practice for hospitality PTHP rollouts and protects against warranty disputes over water damage.
- Heat pump operation with electric heat backup reduces reliance on resistance heat in moderate outdoor temperatures, lowering per-room energy draw compared to heat-strip-only PTAC units.
- Dehumidification rate of 4.4 pints/hour supports guest comfort in humid climates without oversizing the cooling cycle.
- Fresh air ventilation adjustable from 65-95 CFM for make-up air in tightly sealed rooms.
- COP of 3.1/3.1 (230V/208V) reflects consistent heat-pump efficiency across both supply voltages.
- Seacoast corrosion protection extends service life in coastal or high-salinity environments compared to standard-coil chassis.
- Single-stage 5.0/4.1 kW electric heat backup engages automatically when heat pump capacity alone is insufficient.
| Spec | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| System Type | PTHP (Packaged Terminal Heat Pump) | — |
| Corrosion Protection | Seacoast (Feature Code C) | — |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | — |
| Voltage | 230/208 | V |
| Cooling Capacity | 14,600/14,400 | BTU/h (230V/208V) |
| Cooling Amps (Compressor) | 7.1 | A |
| Cooling Watts (Compressor) | 1,400/1,355 | W (230V/208V) |
| EER | 10.4/10.6 | BTU/Wh (230V/208V) |
| Heating Capacity (Heat Pump) | 14,300/14,000 | BTU/h (230V/208V) |
| Heating Amps (Compressor) | 7.1 | A |
| Heating Watts (Compressor) | 1,350/1,320 | W (230V/208V) |
| COP | 3.1/3.1 | — |
| Electric Heat Strip Size | 5.0/4.1 | kW (230V/208V) |
| Electric Heat Stages | 1 | stage |
| Electric Heat Backup Capacity | 17,100 (230V) / 14,000 (208V) | BTU/h |
| Total Watts with Heater | 5,070/4,160 | W (230V/208V) |
| Total Amps with Heater | 22.1/20.0 | A |
| MCA | 27.6 | A |
| MOP | 30 | A |
| NEMA Plug Type | 6-30P | — |
| Power Cord | Factory LCDI cord, 6-30P, UL 484 | — |
| CFM Wet (High/Low) | 400/314 | CFM |
| CFM Dry (High/Low) | 362/348 | CFM |
| Fresh Air Ventilation | 65-95 | CFM |
| Dehumidification Rate | 4.4 | pints/hr |
| Net Weight | 113 | lb |
| Shipping Weight | 130 | lb |
| Wall Sleeve Dimensions | Standard 42 in x 16-1/16 in | 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 circuits via a factory-installed 6-30P NEMA plug.
- Fits industry-standard 42 in x 16-1/16 in wall sleeve openings (WS900E, WS900QW, or the WS900SC seacoast-protected sleeve for exterior sleeve corrosion protection).
- Not compatible with 115V circuits.
- Not compatible with 265V hard-wire or sub-base installations — that configuration is sold under the PTH154J chassis and requires its own PTSB4**E sub-base or PTPWHWK4/PSHW04A hard-wire kit.
- Wall Sleeve is NOT included — must be ordered separately.
- Exterior Architectural Grille is NOT included — must be ordered separately.
- Not a drop-in replacement for non-standard or custom sleeve openings; confirm depth and height against the specific WS900 series variant before ordering.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 |
| ASHRAE Compliance | Meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 |
| NEC/UL Cord Compliance | Factory power cord includes LCDI device per UL 484 (applies to all units under 250V) |
| Voltage Operating Range | 197V minimum / 253V maximum (230/208V models) |
| Overcurrent Protection (with heater) | 30A MOP, per electric heat performance table |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the wall sleeve included with this unit?
No. The wall sleeve is sold separately. This chassis fits the industry-standard 42 in x 16-1/16 in sleeve opening (for example, the WS900E or WS900QW sleeve families), but the sleeve and exterior architectural grille must be purchased and installed separately.
What breaker size and plug type does this unit require?
This 230/208V configuration with the 5.0/4.1 kW electric heat strip has a Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) of 27.6 amps and requires a 30-amp Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOP) breaker. It ships with a factory 6-30P power cord and LCDI device per UL 484.
Can this be hardwired for 265V commercial applications?
No. This model is built and rated for 230/208V circuits only. It is not compatible with 265V circuits. The 265V commercial version of this chassis is sold as the PTH154J and requires an Amana sub-base (PTSB4**E series) or hard-wire kit PTPWHWK4 with disconnect switch PSHW04A, none of which are included or applicable to this 230/208V unit.
Does this require a licensed electrician or HVAC professional to install and keep the warranty valid?
[NEEDS VERIFICATION] Installer licensing requirements for warranty validity are not specified in the provided manufacturer data. Refer to the warranty PDF in the Resources (System Manuals and Warranty) tab for exact installation and licensing terms.
Will this fit a standard 42-inch by 16-inch wall sleeve opening?
Yes. This chassis is designed for the industry-standard 42 in wide x 16-1/16 in high wall sleeve opening. It is not a drop-in fit for custom or non-standard sleeve openings without selecting a matching extended-depth or extended-height sleeve variant.
Warranty & Registration: This unit is covered by Amana's standard commercial/residential PTAC/PTHP warranty structure: 1-Year Repair/Replace and 5-Year Parts Limited Warranty on the sealed system, per manufacturer badge documentation. Exact terms, coverage exclusions, and any distinctions between commercial hospitality use and residential use are detailed in the warranty PDF located in the "Resources (System Manuals and Warranty)" tab above — refer there before relying on any warranty assumption not explicitly stated here.
