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Industrial Extra Heavy Duty Specification Grade Switch, Black

PS20AC2BK Pass and Seymour

2-Pole Toggle Switch, Back and Side-Wire, 20A 120/277V

Color Black

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Features

External screw-pressure-plate back and side wired. Accepts #14 - #10 AWG copper or copper-clad conductors.
Heavy-gauge one-piece copper alloy contact arm virtually eliminates contact bounce.
Cam controls fast ''make'' and positive ''break'' to minimize arcing.
Heavy-duty bumper pads for quiet operation.
High strength thermoplastic polycarbonate toggle.
Back body made of glass-reinforced nylon.
Locking support provides resistance to face and back body separation.
Oversized silver alloy contacts for long life and better heat dissipation.
Grounding terminal is standard.
Shallow design for ease of istallation.
Strap nickel-plated steel with integral ground.
Auto-ground clip assures positive ground.
For covering patents, see www.legrand.us/patents.
For compatible wall plate options, from our TradeMaster unbreakable plates to our radiant screwless plates to our metal wall plates, click here.

Specifications

General Info

Color	Black
Type	Switch
Material	Thermoplastic
Finish	Matte
Application Sector	Commercial, Industrial
Product Line	Pass & Seymour
Country Of Origin	Mexico
Features	Chemical Resistant
Wall Plate Included	No
Number of Switches	1
Switch Type	Toggle
Warranty Type	1-Year Limited Warranty
Standard	UL 20, FEDSPEC
UPC Number	785007195309

Dimensions

Product Depth US	1.073 in
Product Height US	3.281 in
Product Width US	1.32 in

Listing Agencies / 3rd Party Agencies

cULus ListingNumber	140597
cULus Listed	Yes

Technical Information

Amperage	20 A
Connection Location	Back and Side
Requires Neutral Wire	No
Wire Connection Type	Screw Terminals
Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Load Rating	20 A @ 120/277 VAC
Load Type	CFL, Fluorescent, Halogen, Incandescent, LED, Universal, Xenon
Mounting Type	Wall Box
Number of Gangs	1
Number of Poles	Double Pole
Throw Type	Double Throw
Terminal Accommodation	#14 AWG - #10 AWG
Voltage	120 VAC, 277 VAC

Resources

What is the recommended torque spec for the PS20AC2 disconnect?

Asked by: Anonymous

Thank you for your inquiry. The required torque for the terminal screws, to include all Legrand/Pass & Seymour Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacles; and 15, 20, and 30 Amp Switches and Receptacles is 14 to 18 inch pounds.

Answered by: Pass & Seymour Technical Support

Date published: 2025-03-20

Where can I find the HP rating. Inspector wants to see it.Thank you 

Asked by: Anonymous

Hello, HP Conversion Table - Switches 15 Amp - 1/2/ Horsepower at 120VAC; 2 Horsepower at 240VAC 20 Amp - 1 Horsepower at 120VAC; 2 Horsepower at 240VAC 30 Amp - 2 Horsepower at 120VAC; 2 Horsepower at 240VAC Best Regards, Technical Support

Answered by: Pass & Seymour Technical Support

Date published: 2026-01-28

Are these switches horsepower (HP) rated as well?

Asked by: Rolf

Yes, the PS20AC2 switch carries a 1HP rating on 120V and 2HP rating on 240/277V.

Answered by: Legrand Technical Support

Date published: 2026-01-28

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