Relay maintenance generally consists of : Inspection and burnishing of contacts. Adjustments checking (iv) Breakers tripped by manual contact closing. Due to rapid advancements in technology, it is not unusual for one utility or. Protective relays are decision-making elements in the protection scheme for electrical power systems. This guide provides recommended. Recommended maintenance interval is “at least every 2 years. until results of maintenance activities for. Thorough installation testing and a preventive maintenance program verify the integrity of these protective relay systems. They are often easy to maintain and repair because replacement parts are still widely available.