Pass & Seymour 1597 Self-Test Tamper-Resistant Weather-Resistant Duplex GFCI Receptacle

Pass & Seymour 1597 Self-Test Tamper-Resistant Weather-Resistant Duplex GFCI Receptacle

The Pass & Seymour 1597 series is a Class A, 15A 125V self-test duplex GFCI receptacle built for code-compliant protection in wet and high-traffic locations. It performs an automatic self-test every three seconds and flashes its indicator light if the device ever fails, so it is always verified ready to protect. Backed by SafeLock protection, the receptacle disconnects power to the outlet if critical internal components are damaged and ground-fault protection is lost. This device is both Tamper-Resistant and Weather-Resistant per National Electrical Code requirements and is Listed to the Weather-Resistant supplement of UL498, with cULus listing for added assurance on commercial and residential jobs.

Key Features

• Self-Test Technology: Conducts an automatic test every three seconds; the indicator light flashes if the device fails and needs replacement.
• SafeLock Protection: Disconnects power to the receptacle if critical components are damaged and ground-fault protection is lost.
• Electrical Rating: Rated 15A, 125VAC, 60Hz with a supply voltage range of 102-132 VAC and a nominal trip time of 0.025 sec. per UL Standard.
• Feed-Thru Capacity: 20 Amp feed-thru wiring configuration allows the GFCI to protect downstream receptacles.
• Tamper-Resistant & Weather-Resistant: Meets National Electrical Code Tamper-Resistant and Weather-Resistant requirements, with a patented shutter system to help prevent improper insertion of foreign objects.
• Short Circuit & Surge Rated: 10kA short circuit rating and exceeds UL 943 voltage surge requirements, surviving 100x the required UL 3kA/6kV surge test cycles.
• Durable Construction: High-impact-resistant thermoplastic construction that is thinner than competitors' GFCI receptacles, leaving more room for wires in the box.
• Flexible Wiring: Side or internal screw-pressure-plate back-wire terminals accept #10-#14 AWG solid or stranded copper wire, with two back-wire holes per terminal and a back-wire ground screw clamp.

Certifications & Compliance

• UL Listed and cULus Listed
• Listed to UL498, including the Weather-Resistant supplement
• Meets National Electrical Code Tamper-Resistant requirements
• Meets National Electrical Code Weather-Resistant requirements
• Class A rated GFCI
• Meets 2015 UL requirements

Technical Specifications

• CSA Listed: No
• UL Listed: Yes
• Volts: 125
• cULus: Yes
• Federal Spec: Yes

Typical Applications

• Outdoor and Wet-Location Receptacle Installations
• Kitchen, Bathroom, and Garage GFCI Protection
• Commercial and Residential Electrical Wiring
• Feed-Thru Protection of Downstream Receptacles
• Code-Compliant New Construction and Renovation Projects

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour engineers this 1597 series GFCI receptacle with high-impact-resistant thermoplastic construction, back-wire ground clamps, and SafeLock protection so electrical contractors can rely on consistent, code-compliant ground-fault protection. With UL498 weather-resistant listing, cULus certification, and Class A GFCI performance, it is built to perform reliably in demanding indoor and outdoor environments on professional electrical projects.