# Maintenance To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your OcuTrap, please follow the maintenance checklist below. **Always power off the trap before performing any maintenance.** ### Maintenance Tasks (Every Trapping Session) | **Maintenance Task** | **Action** | | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Camera Lens Cleaning** | Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove smudges and debris. | | **Door Operation Test** | Verify smooth opening and closing of the door. | | **Trap Exterior Cleaning** | Use a damp cloth; avoid harsh chemicals that may damage the surface. | | **Interior Components Inspection & Cleaning** | Inspect the door, spring, and motor assembly for obstructions. | | **Battery Terminal Inspection** | Look for signs of corrosion or wear; clean gently if needed. | | **Motor and Sensor Test** | Confirm that the motor and sensors are operating correctly. | | **Seals and Enclosures Inspection** | Ensure that all seals and enclosures are intact and secure. | | **Post-Adverse Weather Inspection** | Check for moisture or debris and clean as necessary. | *Note: Firmware updates are automatically applied, so no manual update is required.* *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ocutrap.com/getting-started/maintenance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.