Kopa ROBATA User manual
GRILLING SOLUTIONS
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Installation and operating Manual
KOPA ROBATA
R90T, R90TT, R90S, R90ST
R120T, R120TT, R120S, R120ST
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Congratulations! You are now a proud owner of a KOPA Robata
Grill.
Thank you for purchasing a KOPA Robata Grill
and welcome to the exciting world of cooking
with charcoal.
This Installation and Operating Manual has
been specially created to inform you how to
safely install and use your KOPA Robata Grill.
It serves as an introduction to the wonderful
benets of cooking with KOPA grilling
products.
Remember, your new KOPA Robata Grill is
a wonderful cooking tool, but in the end it is
you who make all the difference.
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Warnings 5
What is in the box 6
Robata Grill Parts Diagram and
Final Assembly 7
Grill Parts DIagram 7
Horizontal Support and
Grill Rack Assembly 7
Installation 8
Distances 8
Extraction 8
Ductwork 9
Dangers of Carbon Conoxide 10
Operation 11
Fire Pit 11
Using the Unit for the First Time 11
Starting the Robata Grill 12
Using Robata Grill 13
Determining the Fire Temperature 13
Side Tables 14
Maintenance and Cleaning 15
Cleaning the Grill Rack 15
Cleaning the Fire Pit 15
Cleaning the Body of the Unit 15
Data sheet 16
Warranty statement 17
Contents
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WARNING!
Please Read and understand this entire manual before you install and use the
unit.
Incorrect installation and failure to follow operating instructions may result in
property damage, physical injury or even death.
Please keep this manual near the grill at all times for future reference. Do not
throw it away!
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of re, the unit should always be mounted on noncombustible
material and a heat-resistant nish.
The Grill should not be placed closer to a combustible object smaller than the
one described on page 8.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard!
Do not s tore gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids near the unit.
CAUTION!
It is of the utmost importance that the unit is installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
A major cause of re is failure to maintain the required distance from
combustible materials.
This Grill should be installed and serviced by authorized professionals only.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard
Never use volatile chemicals, such as charcoal lighter uid, gasoline, grease, etc.
to start or aid re. Never use gas (natural or propane).
Unse only kindling or safe (low volatility) solid re starting aids.
Warnings
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1. Robata Grill
2. Lower grill rack
3. Upper grill rack
4. Support bar - 2x
5. Skewer - 5x
6. Side tables (TT and ST models only)
7. Blank insert (TT nas ST models only)
8. Support base (S and ST models only)
9. Kopa Tong
What is in the box
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The KOPA ROBATA Grill ships fully assembled. Grill racks, horizontal support and rest of the
equipment is packed inside the unit
GRILL PARTS DIAGRAM
1. Upper grill rack
2. Horizontal support bar
3. Crosswise bar
4. Lower grill rack
5. Side table
6. GN container insert
7. Grill body
8. Fire pit
9. Blank insert
10. Base support
HORIZONTAL SUPPORT AND GRILL RACK ASSEMBLY
1. Place base grill rack grill on the base level as shown in the picture A.
2. Place supports on the desired level as shown in the picture B.
3. Place the upper grill rack on the horizontal supports as shown in the picture C.
Robata Grill Parts Diagram and Final Assembly
A
B C
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DISTANCES
The unit must be installed to conform to the following minimum clearances:
From non-combustible walls:
BACK and SIDES: 10 cm; FRONT: 1 m
From combustible walls:
BACK AND SIDES: 1,5 m; FRONT: 1,5 m
The unit must be installed on a non-combustible oor and must be at least 2 m distant to the
combustible oor from all sides
EXTRACTION
Kopa Robata Grill being an open solid fuel grill it is primarily intended for outdoor use.
If you intend to use Kopa Robata Grill indoors it is of the utmost importance that you obtain
the approval of the AHJ (Authority having jurisdiction). This might be a department of the local
municipality, building inspector, local re department etc.
After service, charcoal must be completely extinguished or, if this is not possible, the extraction is set
on a timer and runs at least three hours after service, and for another hour before people enter the
kitchen.
We recommend that the charcoal is extinguished completely after service. If there are residential
properties adjoining your establishment, the extractor should be left to run over night.
We recommend a carbon monoxide (CO) detector or a CO detector connected to an extraction
switch that automatically starts extraction as soon as CO buildup is detected.
Below are recommendations for extraction hood and duct. However please note that these are
just recommendations. Always adhere to local codes and regulations regarding operation of solid
fuel red ovens and grills in your municipality, especially if those requirements exceed the below
recommendations.
For canopy-style commercial cooking hoods, their inside edge should overhang or extend a
horizontal distance of not less than thirty (30) centimeters beyond the edge of the cooking surface
on all open sides, and the vertical distance between the lip of the hood and the cooking surface
should not exceed hundred thirty (130) centimeters.
This unit must be installed under a hood with an approved re-suppression system. It is highly
recommended that a sprinkler system is installed in the ductwork.
Exhaust volume should be 2.500 m3/ h
Adequate inow of fresh air should be maintained during operation. Check hood manufacturer’s
specication regarding this gure.
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DUCKTWORK
Exhaust ductwork should be carried out by a qualied, experienced trade team with knowledge of
local authority requirements. The following information is supplied ONLY as a guide.
Flue material
Check your local authority requirements
A variety of specialized proprietary ue systems, including stainless steel twin- and triple-skinned
products are available and highly recommended. Kopa recommends all joints, seams and anges
to be fully sealed and preferably fully welded. (Your local contractor should advise you of available
systems.)
Recommended ue size
We recommend a 300 mm diameter ue size.
Reducing re risk
Due to the high temperatures of the burning charcoal the exhaust temperatures can be quite high
and may include sarks and embers. Since these conditions are a re hazard, please consider the
following factors:
• Keep ue system clean at all times
• Use good quality charcoal that does not spark when red up
• Inspect the ue at least every three months for soot and/or creosote buildup.
Flue re prevention
To prevent ue res:
• Keep the ue system clean
• Keep extraction hood clean and fat free.
• Keep exhaust hood lters clean.
• It is recommended to use a dedicated exhaust extraction system
• Use re suppression system in the duct.
• If possible, use air washer to wash sooth and particles from the exhaust
• Ensure that the ue temperature does not exceed 80ºC.
REMEMBER!
Flue res normally occur due to poor maintenance and lack of a cleaning
schedule. Most res can be prevented simply by implementing a regular cleaning
schedule.
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Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Many dangers are associated with carbon monoxide (CO), some of which are short term, and some
of which can be permanently damaging or even fatal. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur from a
number of sources, inlcuding everyday items and appliances used in the home or at work.
Once carbon monoxide has been breathed in, it replaces oxygen in the blood, thus killing off cells
and starving vital organs of oxygen.
One of the outcomes of carbon monoxide poisoning is death. A large enough dose of this
odorless, colorless and tasteless gas can kill within minutes.In fact, people die every year from
carbon monoxide poisoning without ever knowing what is happening. They simply slip in to
unconsciousness and never come around, or they may already be asleep when they breathe in the
gas and simply never wake up again.
Smaller doses of carbon monoxide poisoning can cause a range of symptoms and problems, and,
depending on how often the gas is breathed in and at what levels, can cause both short-term and
long-term damage. One of the dangers associated with short-term symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning is the non-specic nature of the symptoms, which can often resemble u.This means that
the sufferer can often go on breathing in carbon monoxide, which can then lead to either long-term
or permanent damage, or death.
The long-term dangers associated with carbon monoxide can be devastating and can affect the rest
of your life. Carbon monoxide can result in brain damage, heart problems, major organ dysfunction,
memory or cognitive problems, behavioural and personality changes and a range of other permanent
problems.
The dangers of carbon monoxide can arise both in the home and the work environment, and many
people are affected by these dangers simply through lack of knowledge and vigilance.
There are numerous ways of decreasing the risk of carbon monoxide exposure. The consequences
of inhaling carbon monoxide mostly affect people who are not familiar with signs of poisoning, how
to help and how to treat symptoms and what causes carbon monoxide pollution.
Carbon monoxide is a silent and deadly danger, and takes thousands of lives around the world each
year. The sad thing is that many carbon monoxide related deaths could have been avoided with
some basic precautions and a little vigilance.
However, the fact that this gas is almost undetectable and the fact that the symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning are so non-specic can contribute to the danger of this gas.
It is important to remember that learning more about the dangers of carbon monoxide can go some
way towards helping you to avoid them, or take appropriate action if you are affected by the gas.
This in turn could help to prevent serious and long-term damage, and even help to save lives.
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Operation
FIRE PIT
The re pit of the unit is made of Chamotte (Grog) bricks. These bricks retain a major amount of heat,
which results in an even temperature and consisting grilling results.
The unit will remain hot long after the ambers have been extinguished.
WARNING!
Hot Surfaces
Do not touch surfaces of the unit while it is in operation, and until it has cooled
down.
Risk of burns and injuries.
Your Robata Grill uses state-of-the-art insulation to keep the outside surfaces cool. Nevertheless,
with prolonged use of the unit these surfaces might get hot and you can burn your skin by touching
them.
Be especially careful not to touch the part around and above the re pit, as this part of the unit will
get extremely hot during operation.
USING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before using the grill racks, wash them thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to remove any
remaining machining oils.
When operating the unit for the rst time make sure that you burn the grill empty with sufcient re to
burn all the residue oils that may still remain on the grill racks after washing.
Cool down the unit and clean the grill racks for the second time. After that your Robata grill is ready
for use.
WARNING!
Flammable liquids such as alcohol, gasoline or similar must not be used to light
the charcoal.
This can be very dangerous, as fumes from the liquid can explode.
Serious injury or death may result in using ammable liquids as re starters.
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Operation
STARTING ROBATA GRILL
We recommend that you use a KOPA Starter Chimney together with KOPA Fire Starters to start your
grill.
Building a re in an open pit broiler or grill is practically the same as in a re place. We recommend
that kindling or safe (low volatility) solid re-starting blocks be used with small chunks of wood or
with charcoal.
It is recommended that the re be built in the center of the re pit.
Turn on the exhaust fan before lighting the re, if using the unit indoors
Starting re without using the KOPA Starter Chimney.
1. Put re starters alongside some optional pieces of wood under the charcoal in the center
of the pit.
2. Make a pile of charcoal above the re starters and ignite the re starters.
3. Wait till the charcoal has ignited and, if needed, add some larger pieces of wood.
4. When the charcoal has all ignited, spread the charcoal in the pit and, if needed, add more
charcoal.
Starting re using KOPA Starter Chimney
1. Put three to four re starters on the bottom of the pit within a 30 x 30 cm rectangle.
2. Fill the Starter Chimney with charcoal.
3. Ignite the re starters and place the chimney above the re starters.
4. Wait about 20 minutes till the charcoal has ignited.
5. Using heat protective gloves open the bottom door of the Starter Chimney and lift it
carefully.
6. Place the Starter Chimney on a re-proof surface
7. Spread the charcoal in the pit and, if needed, add more charcoal.
Be careful not to build a re that is too large for cooking.
TIP!
It is important to wait till the charcoal has stopped burning and the ambers have
all turned gray. This means that the charcoal is stabilized and this produces less
ares and the cooking temperature is more stable.
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Operation
USING ROBATA GRILL
1. You can use the charcoal poker to move the charcoal around. If the charcoal is unevenly
spread across the re pit you can create different temperature zones within the re pit.
2. Put the bottom grill or grills to t the upper edge of the re pit. The grill should be inserted
so that the frame of the grill rack is even with the upper edge of the re pit.
3. Then place the horizontal support on the desired crosswise level bars. The end hook of the
horizontal support bar should be inserted onto the crosswise level bars as shown in the
picture C on Page 7. By tightening the screws on the end of horizontal support bars you
can block the movement of the horizontal supports along the crosswise bars.
4. If you are going to place an upper grill rack on the horizontal supports then it’s
recommended that you place the upper grill rack on the horizontal supports rst and then
tighten the screws so you can adjust the horizontal supports accordingly.
5. For grilling food on skewers put the horizontal support bars on one of the lower two
crosswise bars and position them according to the length of the skewers and food that
you are going to grill on them.
Note that lower levels will be hotter than upper levels.
Make full use of different temperature levels you can create with charcoal positioning and different
levels of horizontal support bars.
DETERMINING FIRE TEMPERATURE
You can use this quick and accurate measure of the re temperature.
Hold your hand close to the cooking surface.
If you have to remove your hand within 2 seconds you have 350° to 450° C; 4 seconds, 150° to 200°
C; 6 seconds, slow 90° to 120° C.
IMPORTANT!
To ensure good cooking result it is important to use quality charcoal. We
recommend using hard wood restaurant grade charcoal or natural briquettes
that use starch as a binding agent..
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GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9GN 1/9
GN 1/6 GN 1/6 GN 1/6 GN 1/6GN 1/3
GN 1/9
GN 1/9GN 1/9 GN 1/9
Operation
Always clean Grill racks with a metal brush after use.
SIDE TABLES
If you grill is equipped with side tables you can use standardized GN containers in them.
GN1/9, GN1/6 and GN1/3 will t into the opening of the side table.
You can place up to 12 GN1/9 containers, up to 8 GN GN1/6 and up to 4 GN1/3 containers into the
opening.
Your oven comes equipped with one blank insert that you can position between the containers and
that serves as a working surface.
Alternative blank insert sizes are available upon request.
Below is a sample of two possible arrangements:
IMPORTANT!
Robata Grill is intended for outdoor use, but don’t leave it exposed to the
elements. Always bring the unit under the roof or cover it with protective cover
after use. Leaving the grill exposed to the elements may damage it.
IMPORTANT!
Use charcoal fuel only! Do not use products not specied for use with this grill.
Do not use pressed log products of any kind. Doing so may damage the unit.
IMPORTANT!
Never use water or ice to put out the ambers or re. Repeated thermal shock will
cause the refractory materials to crack requiring replacement of repair.
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CAUTION!
Maintenatnce and cleaning should be done only whent the unit has completely
cooled down.
Do not use chemical products to clean the grill.
Never pour water into the unit to put out the charcoal!
REMEMBER!
Fire hazard!
Never put ashes into containers made from combustible materials.
Ashes should be placed in a re-proof metal container especially made to hold
hot ash.
Never put an ash container on a oor made of combustible material.
CLEANING GRILL RACKS
Before you use the grill for cooking, you should clean the lower grill racks with a metal brush to
remove all any grease or burned food that might have acumulated there.
The upper Grill Racks should be cleaned in a dishwasher or using a mild soap.
CLEANING THE FIRE PIT
Clean the re pit using metal spatula and place the ashes into a re proof container.
Always place the container onto a re-proof ooring. Don’t dispose of the contents of the container
until the ashes have completely cooled down. Ambers can remain hot quite some time in the ashes
and re may result if you throw the ashes into the trash before it has cooled down.
CLEANING BODY OF THE UNIT
Clean the outside of your Robata Grill using a mild soap and a cloth. Don’t use abrasive materials to
clean the surface as this may scratch the surface.
Maintenance and cleaning
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Data sheet
R120T
Weight: 252 kg • Base grill area: 1.130 x 350 mm • Upper grill area per level: 1.240 x 240 mm
R120TT
Weight: 268 kg • Base grill area: 1.130 x 350 mm • Upper grill area per level: 1.240 x 240 mm
R120S
Weight: 307 kg • Base grill area: 1.130 x 350 mm • Upper grill area per level: 1.240 x 240 mm
R120S
Weight: 323 kg • Base grill area: 1.130 x 350 mm • Upper grill area per level: 1.240 x 240 mm
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ORIGINAL END USER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE
Kops pro d.o.o. provides a limited warraty that the charcoal oven KOPA and its associated accessories (e.g., additional
grill rack), whether purchased concurrently with the oven as part of a conguration or separately, shall be substantially free
from defects in material and workmanship. Kops pros limited warranty shall only extend to the original end user, where the
original end user purchased the items from an authorized Kops pro d.o.o.retailer. This limited warranty may not be assigned
or transferred. The terms of the Limited Warranty in effect as of the date of original purchase shall apply to any warranty
claims.
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
The KOPA oven’s limited warranty is for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.. The limited warranty for all other
accessories is for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, or to the expiration date, whichever is earlier.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This limited warranty does not cover damage of any sort resulting, but not limited to:
1. Usage outside of environmental specications i.e. cooking food
2. Abuse, unreasonable use or neglecting instructions found in product user manual.
3. Unusual physical stress like operating long term above 350ºC or short term (up to 5 min) above 400ºC.
4. Damage caused during installation of the product.
5. Damage caused by modication or repair which has not been approved by Kops pro d.o.o..
6. Products whose serial number and/or Material Number label are removed, torn or unreadable.
7. Damage caused by improper or improperly used packaging.
8. In the event that pressed log products of any type have been burned in the equipment.
9. Damage resulting from use of chemical cleaning products in the oven, as well as any damage from liquids or chemicals
being poured or sprayed into the oven.
10. Products that are found/reported to be stolen.
11. Normal cracking due to expansion and contraction stress relief .
12. Colour change and slight deformation of steel or stainless steel parts due to normal operating temperature.
13. Charcoal grate
LIMITED WARRANTY VOIDED
The limited warranty is immediately voided if: the oven or its associated accessories are serviced or repaired by any entity,
including persons, not authorized by Kops pro d.o.o.; specied maintenance is not performed; the oven is used with
one, or more, unauthorized accessories; the associated accessories are used with an unauthorized oven; or the oven or
associated accessories are not used in accordance with Kops pro d.o.o. approved instructions.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
At Kops pro d.o.o. sole discretion, Kops pro shall have the option to repair, replace, or provide a credit. In the event of
replacement, Kops pro shall have the right at its sole discretion to replace the item with a new, or refurbished, same or
similar item. Determination of a similar item shall be at the sole discretion of Kops pro. In the case of replacement, the
replacement at a minimum shall reect the prorated time remaining for the item based on the remaining limited warranty
period. In the case of a credit, the credit shall be the prorated value of the item based on the lower of the original item cost
of the same or similar item and the remaining limited warranty period. In no event, shall the limited warranty period of a
replacement item extend past the limited warranty period of the item it is replacing.
WARRANTY SERVICE
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the retailer from whom the item was purchased, or Kops pro d.o.o. customer
service. The item shall be shipped at the original end user’s expense to a destination specied by the retailer or Kops pro
d.o.o.
OBLIGATIONS AND WARRANTY LIMITS
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES AND REPLACES, TO THE
DEGREE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO PERSON (INCLUDING ANY AGENT, DEALER, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF KOPS PRO D.O.O. ) IS AUTHORIZED TO
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY CONCERNING THE OVEN OR ITS ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES, EXCEPT
TO REFER TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED ABOVE. KOPS PRO D.O.O. IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COMMERCIAL LOSS FROM ANY CAUSE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OF ANY NATURE,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF KOPS PRO D.O.O. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES
OF SUCH DAMAGES, HOWEVER OCCASIONED, WHETHER BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS APPLICABLE
STATE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW SUCH EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION.
Original end user’s Limited Warranty
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