Summary of Contents for Calculated Industries 4054
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ONSTRUCTION ASTER ® En Español ADVANCED FEET-INCH-FRACTION CALCULATOR Model 4054 Pocket Reference Guide Direction This Insert...
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® ONSTRUCTION ASTER The Construction Master 5 calculator helps you save time, cut costly errors and build like a pro! Quickly Solve: • Feet-Inches-Fractions, Yards, Metric Dimensional Problems and Conversions • Problems Involving All Fractions — 1/2-1/64ths! • Areas, Volumes and Weights •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS KEY DEFINITIONS/FUNCTIONS...1 Basic Function Keys ...1 Dimension Keys...2 Arc/Circle Keys ...4 Right Triangle/Roof Framing Keys ...4 Stair Layout Key ...7 Stair Settings ...8 Miscellaneous Functions ...8 PAPERLESS TAPE EXAMPLE ...10 PREFERENCE SETTINGS ...11 ENTERING DIMENSIONS ...13 Linear Dimensions...13 Square and Cubic Dimensions...13 Linear Conversions...14 Square and Cubic Conversions...15...
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Circle Area and Circumference ...24 Arc Angle or Degree ...24 Concrete Volume for Driveway...25 Concrete Columns...25 Complex Concrete Volume...26 RIGHT ANGLE/FRAMING ...28 Squaring-Up a Foundation ...29 Pitch — Converting Roof Angle...29 Converting Slope ...30 Common Rafter Length ...30 Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters...31 Irregular Hip/Valley ...33 Rake-Wall —...
GETTING STARTED KEY DEFINITIONS / FUNCTIONS Basic Function Keys + – x Arithmetic operation keys. ÷ = 0 – 9 Keys used for entering and • numbers. Percent Key — Four-func- tion (+, –, x, ÷) percent key. Off Key — Turns all power off, clearing all non-perma- nent registers.
Recall Key — Used with other keys to recall stored values and settings. Memory Key — Adds the displayed value to Memory. Clears when the calculator is shut off. Memory Minus (M–) — Subtracts the displayed value from Memory. Memory Clear — Clears Memory without changing current display.
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Fractions. Fractions can be entered as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (3/2, 9/8). If the denomina- tor (bottom) is not entered, the calculator's fractional accuracy setting is auto- matically used. Meters Key — Enters or converts to Meters.
Weight Key — Enters or converts (a volume value) to Tons, Pounds, Metric Tons or Kilograms. Repeated presses will cycle through these units. Circle Key — Calculates Circle Area and Circumference based on entered Diameter. Arc — Calculates Arc Length or Degree based on entered Diameter and Arc Degree or Length (e.g., if Arc Degree is entered, it...
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A solution will be replaced by its entered value once the calculator is cleared. Enters Pitch Ratio (e.g., • 5 8 3 Ç p). Rise Key — Enters or cal- culates the Rise or vertical leg (height) of a Right Triangle.
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Ç H Irregular Pitch — Enters Irregular Pitch used to cal- culate lengths of the Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack rafters. Jack Key — Calculates Jack rafter lengths on the Regular-pitched roof side. Ç j Irregular Jack — Calculates Jack rafter lengths on the Irregular-pitched roof side.
Stair Key — Given Rise and/or Run and entered/ stored variables, calculates or displays: Press Result OCKET EFERENCE Riser Height Number of Risers Riser Overage/ Underage Tread Width Number of Treads Tread Overage/ Underage Stringer Length Angle of Incline Stored Run Stored Rise Stored Desired Riser Height...
Stair Settings You may set “desired Riser height” and “desired Tread width” to any value by using the following keys: Ç 7 Riser Height — Stores a desired Riser height other than 7-1/2” (default). For example, enter 8 Inches: 8 i Ç 7. Ç...
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Ç √ — Squares the value in the display. √ Square Root Key — Used to find the Square Root of a non-dimensional or area value. Ç • Total Cost — Based on entry of per unit cost. Ç 0 Store Weight per Volume —...
Paperless Tape – Useful for checking figures, as it scrolls through your past 20 entries or calculations. Press ® = to access Paperless Tape mode. Press + or – to scroll for- ward or backward. Press = to exit mode and continue with a new entry or calcula- tion.
ENTERING DIMENSIONS Linear Dimensions When entering Feet-Inch values, enter dimensions from largest to smallest — Feet before Inches, Inches before Fractions. Enter Fractions by entering the numerator (top number), pressing / (Fraction Bar key) and then the denomina- tor (bottom number). Note: If a denominator is not entered, the frac- tional setting value is used.
5 f C 3 f 3 i Ç C OCKET AREA 490.8739 CIRC 78-9/16 DIA 5 EFERENCE DISPLAY DIA 25 PULG PULG CUAD PULG DISPLAY PIES PULG PIES PULG ARCO 74.48° — 24 UIDE...
3 f 4 i 1 / 2 C x 1 1 f 6 i = Ç y x 5 = OCKET 9.461806 DIA 3 AREA 8.946176 102.881 3.810408 19.05204 EFERENCE DISPLAY PIES PULG PIES PULG YD CUB $ 615. (total cost) DISPLAY 4-1/2 PIES...
Complex Concrete Volume You’re going to pour an odd-shaped patio 4-1/2 Inches deep with the dimensions shown below. First, calculate the total Area (by dividing the drawing into three individual rectangles) and then determine the total Yards of concrete required for this job. 27’...
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3 8 f 2 i – 4 f 2 i = x 2 7 f = μ 4 f 2 i x 8 f 6 i = μ x 9 f 6 i = 85.5 μ ® ® x 4 i 1 / 2 = OCKET M+ 918.
The top row of keys provide you with built-in solutions to Right Triangles. The solutions are available in any of the linear dimensions offered on the calculator. Thus, you can solve Right Triangles directly in Feet and Inches, Decimal Feet, Meters, etc.
Errors — When an incorrect entry is made, or the answer is beyond the range of the calculator, it will display the word “ERROR.” To clear an error condition you must hit the o button once. At this point you must determine what caused the error and re-key the problem.
Note: Please use caution when disposing of your old batteries, as they contain hazardous chemicals. Replacement batteries are available at most discount or electronics stores. You may also call Calculated Industries at 1-775-885-4900. Replacing the Battery Turn the calculator over and open user guide door located at the top.
Warranty, Repair and Return Information Return Guidelines Please read the Warranty in this User's Guide to determine if your Calculated Industries product remains under warranty before calling or returning any device for evaluation or repairs. If your product won't turn on, check the battery as outlined in the User's Guide.
Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period, or service requested due to damage resulting from misuse or abuse. Contact Calculated Industries at the number listed on the back cover to obtain current product repair information and charges. Repairs are guaranteed for 90 days.
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Disclaimer CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT’S QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MER- CHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS PRODUCT, INCLUD- ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PROCE- DURES, MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND PREPRO- GRAMMED MATERIAL, IS SOLD “AS IS,”...
Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS Calculated Industries, a leading manufac- turer of special-function calculators and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas in these areas.
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