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Pass & Seymour Hospital Grade 20A Self-Test Duplex GFCI Receptacle

Pass & Seymour Hospital Grade 20A Self-Test Duplex GFCI Receptacle

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Pass & Seymour 2097HGW Hospital Grade 20A Duplex Self-Test GFCI Receptacle with SafeLock Protection, White

The Pass & Seymour 2097HGW is a Hospital Grade 20A Duplex Self-Test GFCI Receptacle in White, engineered for critical environments where reliable ground-fault protection is essential. Featuring built-in self-test functionality and SafeLock protection, this receptacle continuously monitors GFCI status without manual testing. The unit is cULus Listed for use in demanding healthcare, commercial, and institutional applications. The Matte White finish provides a clean, professional appearance suited to healthcare and institutional interiors alike.

Key Features

  • Amperage Rating: 20A duplex configuration for reliable circuit protection in high-demand environments.
  • Self-Test GFCI: Automatically verifies ground-fault protection is functioning, reducing manual test requirements.
  • SafeLock Protection: Helps prevent the receptacle from being reset if internal GFCI protection has failed, avoiding a false sense of protection.
  • Hospital Grade Construction: Built to Hospital Grade standards for demanding patient-care and institutional environments.
  • Durable Contacts: One-piece, brass, triple-wipe power contacts provide lasting retention and dependable connections.
  • Finish: Matte White finish for a clean, professional appearance.
  • Listed & Compliant: cULus Listed for verified safety and performance compliance in demanding electrical applications.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Country Of Origin: China
  • Product Finish: Matte
  • Product Height: 4.2 in
  • Product Line: Pass & Seymour
  • Product Width: 1.73 in
  • Product Depth: 1.03 in

Typical Applications

  • Hospital and Healthcare Facilities
  • Patient Care Areas and Critical Care Environments
  • Commercial and Institutional Electrical Installations
  • Equipment Requiring Reliable Ground-Fault Protection
  • Renovation and New Construction Projects

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour engineers the 2097HGW to Hospital Grade standards, combining self-test GFCI technology with SafeLock protection and one-piece brass triple-wipe power contacts for dependable, code-compliant performance. The cULus Listed 2097HGW gives electrical professionals confidence in demanding healthcare and institutional settings where ground-fault protection cannot be compromised. Backed by robust brass contact construction and a Matte White finish, the 2097HGW is built for long-term, code-compliant service.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Listing:
cULus
Department:
Electrical
Product Finish:
Matte
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Amperage Rating:
20A
Product Type:
GFCI Receptacle
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets
Product Height:
4.2 in
Product Width:
1.73 in
Product Depth:
1.03 in

Pass & Seymour 2097-HGI – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Pass & Seymour 2097HG GFCI receptacle actually hospital grade, and does that matter for patient care areas?
The 2097HG is built to Hospital Grade standards, which is what patient care areas require, and it is cULus Listed. Hospital grade means the device has passed added abuse, grounding reliability, and plug-retention testing, and on this device retention comes from one-piece brass triple-wipe power contacts. If you need a hospital grade receptacle without GFCI protection, the Leviton 16262-HGW is a straight hospital grade duplex.
2) Can I put a 20A GFCI receptacle on a 20 amp branch circuit feeding other outlets downstream?
Yes. The 2097HG is rated 20A, so it matches a 20 amp branch circuit, and as a duplex GFCI it has line and load terminals so you can feed downstream devices through it and protect them from the same point. Wire the feed to LINE and the downstream run to LOAD; reverse those and the device will not reset.
3) What does self-test on this GFCI do, and do I still have to push the test button monthly?
Self-test means the 2097HG runs its own internal check of the ground-fault sensing circuitry on a repeating basis instead of relying on someone walking the building with a clipboard. That is the point of it in a hospital or school where hundreds of devices would otherwise need manual testing. It also carries SafeLock protection, so if the internal GFCI circuitry has failed the device will not reset and give you a false sense of protection. Facility policy and the AHJ still govern how often you test by hand.
4) If the area is not a patient-care space, what 20A duplex receptacle can be used instead of the 2097-HG?
For general commercial rooms where hospital grade is not required by code, the Leviton 16352-1PW is a commercial grade heavy-duty straight blade duplex rated 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R, and the Leviton 16342 Decora Plus is a commercial grade 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R duplex with the Decora opening. Both hold the same 20A duplex configuration as the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG, which is rated 20A. Neither commercial grade device includes the self-test GFCI and SafeLock protection built into the 2097-HG, so ground-fault protection would have to come from the branch circuit breaker.
5) What is the closest hospital grade alternative to the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG receptacle?
The Leviton 16262-HGW is the nearest hospital grade peer. Both are hospital grade duplex receptacles in white, and both suit patient-care and institutional work. The difference is in the protection: the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG is a self-test GFCI device with SafeLock protection that blocks reset if the internal ground-fault protection has failed, while the Leviton 16262-HGW is a straight hospital grade duplex receptacle without integral ground-fault protection. If the circuit needs GFCI at the device, the 2097-HG carries it; if GFCI is provided upstream at the breaker, the 16262-HGW covers the hospital grade requirement alone and ships 100 per pack.
6) What colors does the Pass & Seymour 2097HG hospital grade GFCI come in?
Three: White (2097-HGW), Ivory (2097-HGI), and Light Almond (2097-HGLA). All three share the same matte finish, so they sit flat rather than glossy next to existing matte wall plates and devices in corridors and patient rooms.
7) Will the 2097HG fit a standard single-gang box with a decorator plate?
No, not a decorator plate. The 2097HG is a duplex GFCI, so it takes a standard GFCI/decorator-style rectangular opening plate, not a duplex-eyes plate and not a toggle plate. Device body measures 4.2 by 1.73 by 1.03 inches. If you want a true Decora-style face in a commercial (not hospital grade, not GFCI) device, the Leviton 16342 Decora Plus 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R duplex is that style.
8) Is the Bryant 5362B a substitute for the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG?
They are not interchangeable in function. The Bryant 5362B and 5362BI are heavy-duty 20A/125V duplex receptacles, matching the 20A rating of the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG, but they are heavy-duty grade devices without GFCI. The 2097-HG is built to hospital grade standards and carries self-test GFCI with SafeLock protection. Use the Bryant parts where a rugged general-purpose 20A duplex is specified; use the 2097-HG where the drawing calls for hospital grade and ground-fault protection at the outlet.
9) I need more than two outlets at one box instead of the 2097-HG. What can I use?
The Bryant 21254IGO is a quad straight-blade receptacle, NEMA 5-20R, 20A, giving four 20A outlets at a single location rather than the two on a duplex device. The Pass & Seymour 2097-HG is a 20A duplex, so the amperage matches but the device count does not. Note that the quad does not carry the self-test GFCI and SafeLock protection or the hospital grade construction of the 2097-HG, so it is not a drop-in where those are specified.
10) What should I specify instead of the 2097-HG for a 15A circuit or a single-outlet device?
For 15A work, the Eaton 5262W is a heavy-duty industrial duplex rated 15A 125V, 5-15R in gray, and the Eaton 816W-BOX is a commercial specification grade single receptacle at 15A. The Eaton 6450W is a heavy-duty industrial specification grade decorator single receptacle accepting #14-10 AWG conductors. All three differ from the Pass & Seymour 2097-HG, which is a 20A duplex built to hospital grade with self-test GFCI, so confirm the branch circuit rating and whether ground-fault protection must be at the device before substituting.
11) Can the 2097-HG be used in a hazardous or wash-down industrial location?
No. The Pass & Seymour 2097-HG is a cULus Listed hospital grade GFCI duplex intended for healthcare, commercial, and institutional interiors. For classified hazardous areas, the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle or the Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed 15 and 20 amp plug and receptacle set, 3-pole, are the devices built for that duty. Those are a different wiring device family entirely and are not a code substitute for a hospital grade GFCI in a patient-care space.
12) Can I use this GFCI receptacle outdoors or in a wet location?
Only inside a listed weatherproof enclosure with an in-use cover, which is a cover question rather than a device question. The 2097HG itself is specified for healthcare, commercial, and institutional interior work. For genuinely hazardous or factory-sealed duty you are in a different product family altogether, like the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle.
13) Where do I find the full wiring and terminal specs for the 2097HG?
Pass & Seymour publishes a spec sheet PDF for the 2097HG, and it is linked on the product record. That is the place to confirm terminal and conductor details before you order a full floor's worth. Note the device is made in China if your project has country-of-origin requirements.
14) What do I use for 277V or 50A equipment instead of the 2097-HG?
The Pass & Seymour 2097-HG is a 20A duplex device and will not serve those loads. For 277V motor-duty circuits, the Bryant 430R9W 4750DR is a 2-pole 3-wire 277V motor-duty receptacle. For high-current cord-connected equipment, the Eaton 7379 is an extra heavy duty industrial locking receptacle rated 50A, 600V/250V AC/DC in black. Both are configuration changes, not grade changes, so the plug on the equipment has to match.
15) For a high-abuse corridor or common area, is an impact-resistant commercial receptacle a better choice than the 2097-HG?
It depends on what the specification requires. The Leviton 16251W is a commercial grade heavy-duty impact-resistant straight blade receptacle, built for physical abuse in traffic areas. The Pass & Seymour 2097-HG is built to hospital grade standards with one-piece brass triple-wipe power contacts for plug retention, plus self-test GFCI and SafeLock protection. Where the room is a patient-care area or the drawing calls for hospital grade and device-level ground-fault protection, the 16251W will not satisfy it; in a general corridor with upstream protection, the impact-resistant commercial device is an appropriate choice.
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