SANTA MARIA GRILL
Model ARG6055AS
OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING IN STRUC TIONS
WARNING
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED. READ
AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE .
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WARNING
• Only use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.) capable of supporting the weight of the
grill.
• DO NOT use grill without charcoal tray in place. DO NOT attempt to remove charcoal trays while tray contains hot coal.
• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the grill and com bus ti ble material (bushes, trees, fences, buildings, etc.) or construction should
be maintained at all times when grill is in use. Do not place grill under a roof overhang or other enclosed area.
• For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area.
• For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.
• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter (not included) to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid.
If you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Care ful ly read man u fac tur er’s
warnings and instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to the use of their product. Store charcoal lighting fluid
safely away from grill.
• When using charcoal lighting fluid, allow to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This will allow charcoal
lighting fluid to burn off.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting char coal. Use of any of these or similar products could cause an explosion
possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
• Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when grill
is in use.
• Do not leave grill unattended when in use.
• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme caution and follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual.
• Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
• Do not store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids under the grill.
• Use caution when adjusting warming racks height. Handles may be hot when in use.
Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
• DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
• Brace grill so the unit does not accidentally move.
• Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
• DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL.
WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
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WARNING
• When grilling, grease from meat may drip into the charcoal and cause a grease fire. Do not use water to extinguish grease fires.
• Never place more than 15 pounds on warming racks.
• Do not allow charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of grill. Doing so will great ly reduce the life of the metal and finish of
your grill.
• Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts. Use caution
when reaching into or under grill.
• In windy weather, place grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.
• Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed
from grill. Use caution to protect yourself and property. Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal
container and saturate completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning pro cess.
• After each use, clean the grill thoroughly and apply a light coat of vegetable oil to interior to prevent rusting. Cover the grill to
protect it from excessive rusting.
• Use caution when lifting or moving grill to prevent strains and back injuries.
• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher.
• Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Even Embers for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to
personal injury or property damage.
• Store the grill out of reach of children and in a dry location when not in use.
• Do not attempt to service grill other than normal main te nance as explained in “After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual.
• Remove all stickers and labels before first use.
• Properly dispose of all packaging material.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT
IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
HELP@FAIRGAMEUS.COM OR 855-735-9922.
Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
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We recommend two people work together when as sem bling this unit. The following tools are required (not
included) to assemble this Santa Maria Grill:
• Pliers
• Phillips & Flathead Screwdrivers
• Adjustable Wrench
PARTS LIST:
1
1 Crank Assembly
2
1 Crank Wheel
3
2 Crank Handles
4
1 Side Handle
5
4 Cooking Grates
6
6 S-Hooks
7
1 Firebox Frame
8
1 Cradle
9
2 Charcoal Trays
10
1 Firebox
11
1 Left Firebox Door
12
1 Right Firebox Door
13
1 Bottom Shelf
14
1 Left Legs
15
1 Right Legs
16
1 Left Shelf Bracket
17
1 Right Shelf Bracket
18
1 Front Shelf
19
1 Front Leg Brace
20
1 Rear Leg Brace
21
2 T-Handles
22
2 Warming Rack Frames
2 Warming Racks
2 Warming Rack Brackets
2 Coil Handles
2 Warming Rack Supports
2 Casters
2 Wheels
1 Axle
1 Charcoal Rake
1 Drain Plug
2
3
1
6
5
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
21
25
x2
26
27
28
29
30 31
27
23
24
25
26
28
29
30
31
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Component Pack Contents
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD. MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN OR CHEWED. COMPLIES WITH
FEDERAL STANDARDS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Choose a good, cleared assembly area
and get a friend to help you put your grill
together. Lay card board down to protect
grill finish and assembly area.
Step 1
Attach front leg brace
19
and rear leg
brace
20
to left legs
14
and right legs
15
using eight M6 x 75 mm bolts.
Align colored arrows for correct
orientation.
Note: Do not tighten bolts at this time.
Step 2
Attach bottom shelf
13
to legs using
ten M6 x 12 mm bolts.
Note: Do not tighten bolts at this time.
20
19
15
14
13
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Step 3
Insert axle
29
through holes in right
legs
15
. Then attach wheels
28
to
axle using four M10 washers and
M10 lock nuts.
Step 4
Attach casters
27
to left legs
14
using eight M6 x 16 mm bolts and
eight M6 lock washers.
28
29
27
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Step 5
Attach left legs
14
and right legs
15
to firebox frame
7
using sixteen M6
x 12 mm bolts.
Note: hand-tighten 16 bolts first to
prevent cross-threading.
Note: Make sure the four holes on
the firebox frame are facing forward
and the wheels are on the right with
casters on the left.
Note: Tighten all bolts from Step 1.
Step 6
Insert firebox
10
into firebox frame
7
with the door openings facing the
rear of the grill.
Attach warming rack brackets
24
to
firebox frame
7
using eight M6 x 12
mm bolts.
Attach side handle
4
to left legs
14
using four M6 x 12 mm bolts.
15
14
7
24
10
4
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Step 7
Attach one crank handle
3
to crank
wheel
2
using one M6 x 12 mm
bolt.
Step 8
Attach the other crank handle
3
to the locking arm on the crank
assembly
1
using one M6 x 12
mm bolt.
Attach six S-hooks
6
through
holes in crank assembly
1
.
3
2
3
1
6
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Step 9
Attach crank wheel
2
to crank
assembly
1
using one M6 x 12 mm
bolt. Then insert one M6 x 40 mm
bolt through hole in cranking shaft
and secure with one M6 lock nut.
Step 10
Attach crank assembly
1
to
rebox frame
7
using eight M6 x
12 mm bolts.
Attach ve M6 x 30 mm shoulder
bolts (accessory hooks) to rebox
frame .
1
2
1
7
Accessory Hooks
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Step 11
Install cradle
8
into tracks on inside
of crank assembly
1
.
Secure cradle
8
to crank assembly
cables by inserting cables into holes
on top of cradle. Then tighten pre-
installed bolts to secure cables.
Step 12
Attach left shelf bracket
16
and
right shelf bracket
17
to legs
using six M6 x 12 mm bolts.
10
8
17
16
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Step 13
Attach front shelf
18
to shelf brackets
using four M6 x 18 mm shoulder
bolts.
Step 14
Set charcoal trays
9
into firebox.
Note:Charcoal tray cutout should face
doors for easy access.
Attach left firebox door
11
and right
firebox door
12
using four M6 x 12
mm bolts and M6 lock washers.
11
18
9
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Step 15
Insert warming rack supports
26
into
holders on rear of firebox. Secure
using T-handles
21
.
Step 16
Slide warming rack frames
22
onto
warming rack supports. Secure
using coil handles
25
.
12
26
21
22
25
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Step 17
Place warming racks
23
into warming
rack frames.
Step 18
Place cooking grates
5
into
cradle.
13
23
5
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Step 19
Hang charcoal rake
30
on accessory
hook.
Install drain plug
31
in side of
firebox.
14
30
31
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PREPARATION FOR USE
& LIGHTING IN STRUC TIONS
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT
COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WIN DOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR
HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PRO TECT ED FROM THE WIND.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, CHARCOAL OR CHARCOAL LIGHTING DEVICES.
Prior to your first use of the Even Embers Santa Maria Grill, follow the in struc tions
below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize damage to the
exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors
to the first meal prepared on your Even Embers Santa Maria Grill.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly
cured and covered at all times when not in use.
Step 1
Raise cooking grates to the highest level.
Step 2
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Santa Maria Grill including cooking
grates with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates or
charcoal trays.
Step 3
Place approximately 3-4 lbs. of charcoal in each charcoal grate and carefully
light charcoal.
WARNING: DO NOT use grill without charcoal trays in place. DO NOT attempt to
remove charcoal trays while trays contains hot coals.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood
do not touch the walls of grill.
Step 4
After flames die down and charcoal is covered with a white ash, lower cooking
grates. Maintain this temperature for 1 hours.
NOTE: It is important that the exterior of the grill is not scraped or rubbed
during the curing process.
YOUR EVEN EMBERS SANTA MARIA GRILL
IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
Curing Your Grill
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Step 1
Place the charcoal trays in firebox, then follow instructions below carefully to
build a fire.
Step 2
Raise cooking grates and add approximately 3-4 lbs. of charcoal to each
charcoal tray. Carefully light charcoal.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do
not touch the walls of grill.
Step 3
After flames die down and charcoal is covered with a white ash, lower cooking
grates to desired level and place food on cooking grates.
Step 4
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before
removing from grill.
Step 5
Allow grill to cool completely, then follow instructions in the “After-Use Safety”
and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this manual.
If food is excessively browned or flavored with smoke, wrap food in aluminum
foil. This will allow food to continue cooking without further browning or
smoke flavoring.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Smoke Cooking Tips
To obtain your favorite smoke flavor, ex per i ment by using chunks, sticks
or chips of flavor producing wood such as hickory, pecan, apple, cherry, or
mesquite. Most fruit or nut tree wood may be used for smoke flavoring. Do not
use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Wood chunks or sticks 3” to 10” long and 1” to 3” thick work best. Unless
the wood is still green, soak the wood in water for 30 minutes or wrap each
piece in foil and tear several small holes in the foil to pro duce more smoke and
prevent the wood from burning too quickly. A lot of wood is not required to
obtain a good smoke flavor. A recommended amount for the Santa Maria Grill
is 5 to 6 wood chunks or sticks. Experiment by using more wood for stronger
smoke flavor or less wood for milder smoke flavor.
Additional flavoring wood should not have to be added during the cooking
process. However, it may be necessary when cooking very large pieces of
food. Follow instructions and cautions in the “Adding Charcoal/Wood During
Cooking” section of this manual to avoid injury while adding wood.
Flavoring Wood
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To increase heat and air circulation, fully open firebox doors. If increased air
circulation does not raise temperature sufficiently, more wood and/or char coal
may be needed. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual.
To maintain the temperature, more wood and/or charcoal may need to be added
during the cooking cycle.
NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase
the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase the cooking tem per a ture.
Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit and nut wood are an
excellent fuel because of their burning rate. When using wood as fuel,
make sure the wood is seasoned and dry. DO NOT use resinous wood
such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be re quired to maintain or increase
cooking tem per a ture.
Regulating Heat
Adding Charcoal/Wood in Cooking Chamber
Step 1
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, raise food and cooking grates to highest level.
Step 2
Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside
ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to add charcoal and/or wood, being
careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks.
WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as
flashback may occur causing severe burns.
Step 3
When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully
lower cooking grates and food to desired level.
Step 4
Allow food to continue cooking.
Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking
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• Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
• Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing.
• Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to protect yourself
and property. Place re main ing coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate with water. Allow
coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all struc tures and combustible materials.
• With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which may
have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
• Allow metal bucket or tin can and its contents to cool com plete ly before removing. Dispose of contents properly.
• Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Care
& Maintenance
• Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect
against excessive rust.
• To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly
cured and covered at all times when not in use.
• Wash cooking grates and charcoal trays with hot, soapy water, rinse
well and dry. Lightly coat grates and trays with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray.
• Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply
a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface
to prevent rusting.
• If rust appears on the exterior surface of your grill, clean and buff the
affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a
good quality high-temperature re sis tant paint.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior
surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
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For 1-year from date of purchase, Fair Game Group warrants the Santa Maria Grill against defects due to workmanship or materials to the
original pur chas er. Fair Game Group’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines:
• This warranty does not cover grills that have been altered/modified or damaged due to: normal wear, rust, abuse, improper
maintenance and/or improper use.
• This warranty does not cover surface scratches or heat damage to the finish, which is considered normal wear.
• Fair Game Group may elect to repair or replace damaged units covered by the terms of this warranty.
• This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not trans fer able or assignable to subsequent purchasers.
Fair Game Group requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice.
To obtain replacement parts for your Santa Maria Grill under the terms of this warranty, please contact Customer Service Department at
[email protected] or 855-735-9922 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions. A receipt or proof of purchase will
be required. Fair Game Group will not be responsible for any grills forwarded to us without prior authorization.
EXCEPT AS ABOVE STATED, FAIR GAME GROUP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
1-YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIM I TA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE SANTA MARIA
GRILL TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS EXCLUDED. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE
PURCHASE PRICE CHARGED IS BASED UPON THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
©2025 Fair Game Group LLC.
Carrollton, Texas 75006 U.S.A.
www.evenembers.com
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