Tamper Resistant Hospital
Grade Receptacles
15 and 20 Ampere
Complies with the 1993 National
Electrical Code® Article 517-18(c)
N
Desew
ign
!
Switch "A"
Switch "C"
Contact "D"
Contact "B"
Reciprocal Contact
Energizing System
Figure 1
Complies with
requirements of
NEC Article
517-18(c).
Figure 2
Hubbell now offers a 15A and 20A Hospital
Grade tamper resistant receptacle complying
with NEC ® Article 517-18(c). Our unique
Reciprocal Contact Energizing System is
designed to prevent accidental shock by insertion of a foreign object. Their construction makes
it virtually impossible for a foreign object pushed
As shown in Figure 1, Switch “A” energizes the left hand Contact “B” and Switch “C”
energizes the right hand Contact “D.” The
same arrangement applies to the lower portion of the outlet.
If, for example, a metallic object is inserted into the left power Contact “B” only, the
object is not energized because it requires the
additional insertion of a similar object in the
opposite Contact “D” to move the slider to
close Switch “A.”
Similarly, if an object is inserted into the
right hand slot only, it cannot become energized unless an additional object is inserted in
the opposite slot to close Switch “C.”
In other words it requires the presence of
an object in both right and left hand contacts
to energize the device. This condition is in
practice fulfilled only by the insertion of the
proper electrical plug as shown in Figure 2.
into the power slot to establish contact with an
energized part. Another unique feature is the
absence of any exposed current carrying parts,
which is accomplished by the use of 6 inch pigtail leads. Along with other features found in
Hubbell's Hospital Grade receptacles, this is the
best tamper resistant receptacle you can buy!
Features
Benefits
• Reciprocal Contact Energizing System.
• Prevents accidental shock caused by insertion of a foreign object.
• Prewired device with 6” - #12 Standard copper conductors.
• Eliminates any hazard when wallplate is
removed. No terminal screws!
• One piece mounting strap with integral
ground contacts, nickel plated brass.
• Provides safe, reliable, low resistance
ground path.
• 15A and 20A designs.
• Full offering in 2 pole 3 wire 125V straight
blade configurations.
• Nylon top with finder grooves.
• Abuse resistant finder groove top “guides”
plugs into receptacles.
Wiring Device-Kellems
Technical Data
Hospital Grade Tamper Resistant Receptacle
NEMA 5-15R
Catalog No.
Color
NEMA 5-20R
Catalog No.
HBL8200SG
Brown
Ivory
HBL8200SGGY Gray
HBL8200SGR
Red
HBL8200SGW White
15A 125V HBL8200SGI
G
W
UL, CSA
0.5 HP
NEMA 5-15R
Dimensions
HBL8300SG
HBL8300SGI
HBL8300SGGY
HBL8300SGR
HBL8300SGW
20A 125V
G
W
UL Listed
1 HP
NEMA 5-20R
Color
Brown
Ivory
Gray
Red
White
Performance Data
Electrical
Dielectric voltage
Current interrupting
Withstands 2,000V minimum.
Certified for current interrupting at
full rated current.
Max. 30°C temperature rise at full
rated current after 50 cycles of
overload at 150% of rated current
on direct current.
Temperature rise
Mechanical
Internal contact
(15 & 20A)
“T” terminal .031” (.79mm) silver
plated brass (20A has silver
cadmium oxide contacts).
Product identification
Ratings are a permanent part of
the device.
Environmental
Flammability
Operating temperatures
UL94HB.
Maximum continuous +60°C.
Minimum -40°C (w/o impact).
Specification Data
Typical Specifications
Manufacturer’s identification
Description
Electrical type
Rating
Certification
Hubbell HBLSG63H.
Hospital Grade Tamper .
Resistant Duplex Receptacle.
2 Pole, 3 Wire, Grounding.
20A, 125V (NEMA 5-20R).
Meets NEMA WD1 Heavy
Duty & WD6 requirements.
UL Listed “Hospital Grade”
under UL 498.
Certified to CSA C22.2, No.
42, where applicable (15A
only).
Part
Materials
Receptacle
Cover (Top)
Base
Contact Springs
Bridge (Mounting Strap)
Lead Wires
20A
Nylon.
Nylon.
.031” silver plated.
.050” nickel plated brass.
# 12 stranded copper.
6” (152.6mm).
Brass (Green).
Bronze.
301 stainless steel.
Stainless steel.
Type 66 glass filled nylon.
Nickel plated steel.
Hex Head Grounding Screw
Center Assembly Stud
Auto Ground Clip
Mounting Screws
Sliders
Ground Spring Shield
Wiring Device - Kellems
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Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice.