NATIONAL GRID SA

Title: Checklist Index Number:

CL-NG-6460-002-056
Checklist for Protection Relays General Mechanical Checks & Revision Number: Page Number:
Visual Inspection 01 1 of 3
APPROVED
17 APR 2023
1.0 Equipment General Data and Information
Substation
2.0
Bay/Panel
Equipment Serial No

Check List of Protection Relays General Mechanical Check & Visual Inspection
 NATIONAL GRID SA

Title: Checklist Index Number:

CL-NG-6460-002-056
Checklist for Protection Relays General Mechanical Checks & Revision Number: Page Number:
Visual Inspection 01 2 of 3

Item Description Done Remarks

Inspect for defects and physical damage from shipping and
1.
handling.
Any clamps or rubber bands used to secure moving parts to
2. prevent damage during transit should be removed after
installation and before commissioning.
Prior to opening any case or panel, confirm that the
3. equipment will not be contaminated by dust, excessive
humidity or other pollutants.
Ensure that there is no foreign material, moisture, dust, etc.,
4.
inside panels and device cases.
5. Check case cover and gasket for proper seal against dust.
Check all installed equipment nameplate information for
6. compliance to approved drawings and equipment /material
lists.
Check that the relay serial number on the module, case and
7.
cover are identical.
Ensure that all relays, relay covers, meters, controls and test
facilities are properly identified as per the approved drawings
8.
and relevant SEC standards and that the identification does
not obscure information displays.
Ensure the mimic bus provides an accurate representation
9. and that all switchgear identification is accurate and as
assigned by Systems Operations Department.
Confirm that each panel has been properly secured to the
10.
floor in its final service location.
Confirm that panels are constructed and wired as per SEC
11.
relevant specification.
For all internal and external panel wiring, confirm that all
screw terminations are tight and that crimp connectors are
12. firmly secured to the wire and to the termination point. Ensure
that no part of the wire is bent at the termination point. Check
Ferrules.
Check that panel equipment is mounted securely and
13.
protected against mal operation due to vibration, shock, etc.
14. Check Case Grounding.
Check Auxiliary power supply rating and wiring for proper
15.
polarity.
16. Verify connections as per approved drawings.
Use of ring type terminals for wire termination for current
17.
circuit wires as per specification.
 NATIONAL GRID SA

Title: Checklist Index Number:

CL-NG-6460-002-056
Checklist for Protection Relays General Mechanical Checks & Revision Number: Page Number:
Visual Inspection 01 3 of 3

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