Hardware Set Up
OcuTrap R1 Video Set Up
Unboxing and Initial Inspection
Carefully unpack your OcuTrap R1 and check that all components are included:
Cage
Parts Box
Examine each item for any visible damage. If anything is missing or appears damaged, halt installation and contact OcuTrap Support with your Trap ID.
Hardware Setup
Unpack the Components
Remove the OcuTrap Device from its packaging.
If anything appears damaged, contact [email protected] for assistance.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the blue battery until the light is green using the accompanying charger found in the small white box.
Introduction Welcome to the OcuTrap Setup Manual. This guide will walk you through the process of assembling your OcuTrap step by step. The setup process is divided into four main sections: Door, Handle, POD Setup, and App Setup
Carefully follow each step to ensure your OcuTrap functions correctly and efficiently
Section 1: Door Setup
Step 1: Components Needed for Setup
Before beginning, ensure you have the following parts for the door assembly:
Door
2x Brackets (top locking mechanism)
2x Black spacers
2x Black capped nuts
1x Metal door
1x 12” Rod
1x Nut Driver
1x Nut Assembly Tool (figure right)
Motor
1x Motor
2x Pins
2x Clevises
Step 2: Setup the Door Mechanism
Align the metal door inside the trap.
Thread the metal rod through the oval slot in the metal bracket attached to the top of the solid metal trap door.
On each end of the rod:
Place a black spacer.
Secure it with the black capped nut on both sides
Use the nut assembly tool and the nut driver on each end to tighten the nut until snug.

Step 3: Setup the Motor
Install top bracket with washers and bolts. Tighten with nut driver.
Use the pins and clevises to secure the motor to the door at both the top and bottom attachment points.
Feed the cable through the metal handle.
Verify that all components are securely fastened.
Check that the door moves smoothly and is properly aligned.

Section 2: Handle Setup
Step 1: Gather Your Components
Before beginning, ensure you have the following parts for the handle setup:
4
3” bolt
1
Handle Guard
1
Tube
4
Washers
2
Top Handle Metal Bracket
2
Upper tube plastic spacer
2
Lower tube Plastic Handle Spacer
2
Internal Trap Bracket with Press-Fit Nut
1
Nut Driver

Step 2: Screw in handle
Center the handle guard on the trap.
Insert the two top handle pieces into the holes in the handle guard.
Slide the tube between the two handle guards and ensure it is centered.
Place the bracket (with the press-fit nut) inside the trap and hand-tighten the bolts.
Do not fully tighten the bolts until the motor connector is fully through the tube


Section 3: POD

Step 2: Connect the Wire to the POD
Slide the POD down the rails on the trap until it is in place.
Attach the clip to to the top keep the POD in place

Attach the motor’s wire to the POD using the locking screw connector, ensuring a secure connection.
Use the top latch to secure the pod in place.
Fully tighten all the bolts. At this point, your hardware setup is complete.
If you have issues, check out Troubleshooting
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