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- Page 1 C6000 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION CALCULATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.victortech.com (800) 628-2420...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS..................i-iii ENTERING LINEAR, SQUARE AND CUBIC DIMENSIONS..........1 Linear Dimensions..........................1 Square & Cubic Dimensions......................... BASIC MATH WITH DIMENSIONS................1 Addition..........................1 Subtraction..........................1 Mutlitplication......................1 Division..........................2 Percentage Calculations.........................2 CONVERSIONS BETWEEN DIMENSIONS..............2 Linear Conversions..........................2 Converting Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet..................2 Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions..................3 Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches..................3 Conversting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches..................3 Square Conversions..........................3... - Page 3 Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Perimeter................10 Number of Blocks, Based on Entered Length..................11 Number of “Face” Bricks........................11 Number of “Paver” Bricks........................12 CONCRETE/PAVING...................12 Volume of Concrete for a Driveway.......................12 Concrete Columns..........................13 Complex Concrete Volume........................14 Polyon; Finding Angles Based on Entered Radius and Number of Sides........15 Concrete Footings..........................15 BOARD FEET - LUMBER ESTIMATION..............16 Total Board Feet - With Lumber Cost....................16...
- Page 4 Stairs - Given Rise & Run, Using “Riser Limited” Function for Code Restrictions.......29 Balluster Spacing..........................30 GRADE/SLOPE..................31 Back-Fill on a Slope - Percent of Grade Known..................31 RIGHT TRANGLE AND ROOFING EXAMPLES............32 Roof Framing Definitions........................32 Degree of Pitch.............................34 Percent Grade............................34 Pitch Ration or Slope..........................34 Common Rafter Length........................35 Common Rafter Lenght - Pitch Unknown....................35 Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse)......................36...
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Page 5: Entering Linear, Square And Cubic Dimensions
Entering Linear, Square and Cubic Dimensions Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C LINEAR DIMENSIONS Example: Enter 6 Feet 4-13/16 Inches. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C 4-13/16 Feet Inch Feet Inch SQUARE AND CUBIC DIMENSIONS Example: Enter 54 Square Feet. -
Page 6: Division
DIVISION Example: Divide 7 Feet 6 Inches by 2. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C ÷ Feet Inch Feet Inch Feet Inch PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS Example: Find 20% of 600 Feet. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C × Feet Feet Inch Conversions Between Dimensions Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. -
Page 7: Converting Decimal Feet To Feet-Inch-Fractions
CONVERTING DECIMAL FEET TO FEET-INCH-FRACTIONS Example: Convert 20.7 Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C On/C On/C 20.7 Feet Feet 8-3/8 Conv Feet Feet Inch 20.7 Feet Feet *Repeated presses of will toggle between Feet-Inch-Fractions and Decimal Feet or Inches. Feet Inch CONVERTING FRACTIONAL INCHES TO DECIMAL INCHES... -
Page 8: Cubic Conversions
CUBIC CONVERSIONS Example: Convert 25 Cubic Feet to other cubic dimensions: KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C Feet Feet Feet CU Feet 43200 Conv Conv Inch CU Inch 0.925926 Conv Conv CU YD 0.707921 Conv Conv CU M WEIGHT CONVERSIONS Example: Convert 4,500 Pounds to Kilograms, Tons and Metric Tons: KEY INPUT &... -
Page 9: Linear Calculations
Linear Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C CUTTING BOARDS Example: How many 5 Foot 2 Inch pieces can be cut from one 20 Foot board? KEY INPUT & DISPLAY Divide board length by smaller cuts: On/C On/C Feet... -
Page 10: Area Calculations
Area Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C SQUARE AREA (x Example: What is the area of a square room with sides measuring 6 Feet 8 Inches? KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C 44.44444 Feet Inch Conv SQ Feet... -
Page 11: Volume Calculations
Volume Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C RECTANGULAR CONTAINERS (LxWxH) Example: What is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 Feet by 2 Feet 10-5/8 Inches by 2 Feet 2 Inches? KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. -
Page 12: Volume Of A Cylinder
VOLUME OF A CYLINDER Example: Calculate the volume of a cylinder with a diameter of 4 Feet 6 Inches and a height of 5 Feet 2 Inches: d= 4’ 6” Note: For a cylinder, use the Column function. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. -
Page 13: Weight Per Volume Calculations
WEIGHT PER VOLUME CALCULATIONS Example: Convert 7 Cubic Yards of concrete to Pounds, Kilograms, Tons and Metric Tons, if concrete weights 2.0 Tons per Cubic Yard. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. Enter Tons per Cubic Yard: On/C On/C (wt/vol) Stor STORED Ton Per CU YD 2. -
Page 14: Number Of Blocks, Based On Entered Area
(Blocks) does not result in 128 Square Inches, then enter the following: Conv Length (Blk Size) B--AR 128. Inch Inch Stor STORED SQ Inch - OR - × 128. Inch Inch SQ Inch B--AR 128. (Blk Size) Stor STORED SQ Inch NUMBER OF BLOCKS, BASED ON ENTERED AREA Example: Find the number of blocks required for an area measuring 250 Square Feet. -
Page 15: Number Of Blocks, Based On Entered Length
NUMBER OF BLOCKS, BASED ON ENTERED LENGTH Example: Calculate the number of blocks required for a length of 25 Feet. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. Enter wall area: On/C On/C Feet Feet BLKS 18.75 (Blocks) Conv Length 2.Display the stored block length* B-LN Length STORED... -
Page 16: Number Of "Paver" Bricks
NUMBER OF “PAVER” BRICKS Example: How many “paver” (32 Square Inch size) will you need to fill a 10 Foot by 15 Foot walkway? KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. Enter and store brick area into Block Size storage key: On/C On/C (Blk Size) B--AR... -
Page 17: Concrete Columns
CONCRETE COLUMNS Example: Find the Cubic Yards of concrete required to pour five columns, if each has a diameter of 3 Feet 5-1/2 Inches and a height of 10 Feet 6 Inches. If the concrete weighs 1.75 Tons per Cubic Yard, what is the total weight in Tons? in Pounds? in Kilograms? d= 3’... -
Page 18: Complex Concrete Volume
COMPLEX CONCRETE VOLUME Example: You’re going to pour an odd-shaped patio 4-1/2 Inches deep with the dimensions shown below. Calculate the total area (by dividing the drawing into three rectangles) and determine the total Yards of concrete required. Then, find the total cost, if concrete costs $45 per Cubic Yard. 30’... -
Page 19: Polyon; Finding Angles Based On Entered Radius And Number Of Sides
6. Find total cost: × 0 (Cost) $440. Conv POLYGON, FINDING ANGLES BASED ON ENTERED RADIUS AND NUMBER OF SIDES Example: You’re going to pour a polygon-shaped patio. Find the polygon values if the radius is 10 Feet and the number of sides is 6. r= 10’... -
Page 20: Board Feet - Lumber Estimation
Board Feet - Lumber Estimation Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C This calculator easily calculates board feet for lumber estimation problems. The default entry format for Board Feet is “Inch x Inch x Feet” (e.g., 2 x 4 x 14 is 2 Inches x 4 Inches x 14 Feet). You can also convert Cubic values (volume) to Board Feet. -
Page 21: Circle & Arc Calculations
Circle and Arc Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Circle/Arc values can be solved by entering any two of the following values: Arc Length/Angle, Diameter/Radius, Chord Length (Run), and Segment Rise (Rise). It is recommended that you clear the calculator (press twice) after calculating right-triangle solutions prior to beginning an Arc or On/C... -
Page 22: Arc Calculations - Arc Length And Diameter Known
ARC CALCULATIONS – ARC LENGTH AND DIAMETER KNOWN Example: Find the arc degree, chord length, segment rise, segment and pie slice area, and segment rise, given a 6 Foot diameter and an arc length of 4 Feet 4 Inches: 4’ 4” (Arc Length) 9”... -
Page 23: Arched Segment Walls
Arched Segment Walls Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C The arc function can also calculate the outside (default) and inside lengths of arched walls. The outside arched wall lengths are measured outside of the arc (see diagram below). The inside arched wall lengths are measured inside of the arc. -
Page 24: Arched Segment Walls - Arched Windows (With Base)
ARCHED SEGMENT WALLS – ARCHED WINDOWS (WITH BASE) Example: Find the radius of an arched window with a chord length of 9 Feet 2 Inch and a rise of 3 Feet and 11-1/2 Inches and a base height of 3 Feet. Then, find the arc angle, arc length and segment area of the window. -
Page 25: Arched Segment Walls - Chord Lenght And Segment Height Known
ARCHED SEGMENT WALLS – CHORD LENGTH AND SEGMENT HEIGHT KNOWN Example: You’re building a circular or arched segment wall. Given a chord length of 17 Feet and a segment height of 7 Feet, find all arc values and “inside” arched segment wall lengths. The On-center spacing is 16 Inches. -
Page 26: Compound Miter
10. Find arched segment wall lengths: AW1 6 10-3/4 Feet Inch AW2 6 6-15/16 Feet Inch AW3 6 0-1/4 Feet Inch AW4 5 1-15/16 Feet Inch AW5 3 10-7/16 Feet Inch 11. Change arched walls preference setting back to “outside” Arc: AW inSidE Conv Stor... -
Page 27: Squaring Up A Foundation
5. Display entered wall corner angle: Comp CRNR 70.00˚ Miter *When a value less than 25 is entered as the wall corner angle, the compound miter function assumes this is the number of sides of a polygon, calculates the wall corner angle, and displays it first before displaying the miter angle. -
Page 28: Studs
Studs Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C FIND NUMBER OF REQUIRED STUDS FOR A GIVEN WALL LENGTH Example: Find the number of 16-inch On-center studs needed for a wall with a length of 20 Feet 8-1/2 Inches. -
Page 29: Stair Layouts
2. Find the number 4 x 8 sheets, 4 x 9 sheets and 4 x 12 sheets required: (Drywall) Conv Height 4x8 12.5* 4x9 12.5* Height 4x12 12.5* Height LNTH 50 Height Feet Inch *It is the same amount for all three of the sheet sizes because the linear calculation is based on the width of the sheets (e.g., 4 Feet) Note: The order in which the different sheet size answers appear may differ from that of the guide. -
Page 30: Stairs - Given Only Floor-To-Floor Rise
Riser Overage or Underage: The riser overage or underage is the difference between the “floor-to- floor” rise and the total height of all of the risers. Many times the riser height does not divide evenly into the floor-to-floor rise and a small fraction of an inch is left over. A postitive remainder is an overage, while a negative remainder is an underage. -
Page 31: Notes On Changing Stored Stairs Variables
6. Find riser height, number of risers, riser underage/overage, tread width, number of treads, tread overage/underage, length of stairwell opening, stringer length and angle of incline. As a final step, calculate the run. R-HT 7-1/2 Stair Inch Stair RSRS 17. R+/- 0-1/2 Stair Inch... -
Page 32: Stairs - Given Only The Run
STAIRS - GIVEN ONLY THE RUN Example: You’re building a stairway with a total run of 15 Feet. Your desired riser height is 7-1/2 Inches and desired tread width is 10 Inches. The desired headroom is 6 Feet 8 Inches and floor thickness 10 Inches. -
Page 33: Stairs - Given Rise & Run, Using "Riser Limited" Function For Code Restrictions
TRDS 18. Stair T+/- 0-1/2 Stair Inch OPEN 11 6-11/16 Stair Feet Inch STRG 21 0-1/8 Stair Feet Inch INCL 32.98˚ Stair Stair STORED Feet Inch RISE Stair STORED Feet Inch R-HT 7-1/2 Stair STORED Inch T-WD Stair STORED Inch HDRM Stair STORED... -
Page 34: Balluster Spacing
RISE Stair STORED Feet Inch R-HT 7-1/2 Stair STORED Inch T-WD Stair STORED Inch HDRM Stair STORED Feet Inch FLOR Stair STORED Inch BALUSTER SPACING Example: You are going to install a handrail at the top of a balcony. Your total span is 175 Inches and you would like the space between the balusters to be about 4 Inches. -
Page 35: Grade/Slope
Grade/Slope Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C BACK-FILL ON A SLOPE - PERECNT OF GRADE KNOWN Example: You’ve built 50 Linear Feet of a 3Foot high retaining wall that is 3 Feet from the base of a 70% grade. -
Page 36: Right Trangle And Roofing Examples
Right Triangle And Roof Framing Examples Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C ROOF FRAMING DEFINITIONS Rise: The vertical distance measured from the wall’s top plate to the top of the ridge. Span: The horizontal distance or full width between the outside edges of the wall’s top plates. Run: The horizontal distance between the outside edge of the wall’s top plate and the center of the ridge;... - Page 37 Rafters: Rafters are inclined roof support members. Rafters inculde the following types: • Common Rafter: The Common connects the plate to the ridge and is perpendicular to the ridge. • Hip Rafter: The Hip rafter extends from the corner of two wall plates to the ridge or King rafter at an angle other than 90˚.
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Page 38: Degree Of Pitch
DEGREE OF PITCH Example: If the degree of the pitch is 32.35˚ what is the percent Grade, Slope and Pitch in Inches? KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C Pitch PTCH 32.35˚ %GRD 63.33959 Pitch SLP 0.633396 Pitch PTCH 7-5/8 Pitch Inch Note: To convert Pitch in Inches: Simply enter the Pitch in Inches first (e.g. -
Page 39: Common Rafter Length
COMMON RAFTER LENGTH Example: If a roof has a 7/12 Pitch and span of 14 Feet 4 Inches, what is the point-to-point length of the point-to-point length of the Common rafter (excluding the overhang or ridge adjustment)? What are the Plumb and Level cuts? 14’... -
Page 40: Angle And Diagonal (Hypotenuse)
ANGLE AND DIAGONAL (HYPOTENUSE) Example: Find the Diagonal (Hypotenuse) and degree of angle of a right trianagle that is 10 Feet high and 14 Feet long. KEY INPUT & DISPLAY 1. Enter Rise and Run; On/C On/C RISE 10 Feet Rise Feet Inch... -
Page 41: Regular Hip/Valley And Jack Rafters
2. Enter width of plywood: DIAG 4 Feet Diag Feet Inch 3. Find length of sheathing: RUN 3 5-7/16 Feet Inch REGULAR HIP/VALLEY AND JACK RAFTERS Example: You’re working with a 7/12 Pitch, and half your total span is 10 Feet 5 Inches. 1. -
Page 42: Jack Rafters - Using Other Than 16-Inch On-Center Spacing
JK8 0 Jack Feet Inch PLMB 30.26˚ Jack Jack LEVL 59.74˚ CHK1 45.00˚ Jack *If display does not read JKOC 16 INCH (the default), then reset On-center spacing by pressing Inch Stor JACK RAFTERS - USING OTHER THAN 16-INCH ON-CENTER SPACING Example: A roof has a 9/12 Pitch and a run of 8 Feet 11 Inches. -
Page 43: Irregular Hip/Valley And Jack Rafters - Descending, With On-Center Spacing Maintained
IRREGULAR HIP/VALLEY AND JACK RAFTERS - DESCENDING, WITH ON-CENTER SPACING MAINTAINED Example: You’re working with a 7/12 Pitch and half your overall span is 5 Feet. The irregular Pitch is 8/12, and 16-inch On-center spacing is maintained on both sides. Complete the following steps: 1. -
Page 44: Irregular Hip/Valley And Jack Rafters - Ascending, With Jacks Mating At Hip/Valley
5. Find Irregular Jack plumb, level and cheek cut angles: PLMB 33.69˚ Jack Jack LEVL 56.31˚ Jack CHK1 41.19˚ 6. Find regular incremental jack adjustment and Regular Jack lengths: JKOC Jack STORED Inch INCR 1 9-3/16 Jack Feet Inch JK1 4 0-5/16 Jack Feet... - Page 45 RAKE dESCEnd Stor AW outSidE Stor JACK dESCEnd Stor Set Preference to “Ascend”: + (plus sign) JACK ASCEnd 2. Set Preference to “Jacks Mate”: IRJK OC-OC Stor + (plus sign) IRJK JAC-JAC 3. Find common rafter length: PTCH 7 Inch Pitch Inch RUN 6...
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Page 46: Rake Wall - No Base
JK3 4 7-9/16 Jack Feet Inch JK4 6 2-1/16 Jack Feet Inch JK5 6 11-3/8 Jack Feet Inch PLMB 30.26˚ Jack LEVL 59.74˚ Jack CHK1 48.81˚ Jack 7. Reset Jack rafter Preference Settings: On/C On/C JACK ASCEnd Conv Stor Stor Stor Stor Stor... -
Page 47: Rake Wall - With Base
2. Find stud lengths: (R/Wall) RWOC Conv Rise STORED Inch RW1 4 Rise Feet Inch RW2 3 Rise Feet Inch RW3 3 Rise Feet Inch RW4 2 Rise Feet Inch RW5 1 Rise Feet Inch RW6 1 Rise Feet Inch RW7 0 Rise Feet... -
Page 48: Roofing Materials
2. Enter base, then find stud lengths and angle of incline: (R/Wall) BASE 7 Conv Rise Feet Feet Inch RWOC Rise STORED Inch RW1 11 Rise Feet Inch RW2 10 Rise Feet Inch RW3 10 Rise Feet Inch RW4 9 Rise Feet Inch... -
Page 49: Roof Covering - Entering Rise, Run (No Pitch) And Area
7. Display stored Pitch: PTCH Diag STORED Inch 8. Find floor/plan area: PLAN 208 Diag SQ Feet *If you know the floor area (and do not need to calculate it), once you have entered the Pitch, enter the area and label it as Square Feet, then press . -
Page 50: Time Calculations Using D:m:s
Example: Convert 25.74° to D:M:S KEY INPUT & DISPLAY On/C On/C (dms ‹› deg) DMS 25.44.24 Conv Note: Improperly formatted entries will be redisplayed in the correct convention after any operator key is pressed. For example, 30˚ 89’ entered will be corrected and displayed at 31˚ 29’ 0” or 31.48333˚. TIME CALCULATIONS USING D:M:S Example: Add 10 Hour 40 Minutes 30 Seconds to 12 Hours 18 Minutes 25 Seconds: KEY INPUT &... -
Page 51: Appendices
Appendix A - Default Stored Values STORED VALUE DEFAULT SETTING Desired Riser Height 7-1/2 INCH Desired Tread Width 10 INCH Floor Height 10 INCH On-center Spacing 16 INCH Weight per Volume 1.5 Ton Per CU YD Block Area 128. SQ INCH Block Length 16 INCH Footing Area... - Page 52 PREFERENCE SETTING OPTIONS – Square Feet (area answers displayed in Square Feet regardless of unit entry - e.g., Inches x Inches) – Square Yards (area answers always displayed in Square Yards - e.g., Feet x Feet = Square Yards) – Square Meters (area answers always displayed in Square Meters - e.g., Feet x Feet = Square Meters) 3) Volume Display Format –...
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Page 53: Battery Information
The Victor C6000 comes with a Limited 2 Year Warranty. Your new VICTOR construction calculator is guaranteed to the original purchaser for two years for all parts and labor, providing repair work is performed at an authorized VICTOR Service Center and the units are sent by prepaid mail.