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- Page 1 ROJECT ® Model 8527 4840 Hytech Drive Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A. 1-800-854-8075 or 1-775-885-4900 Fax: 1-775-885-4949 E-mail: info@calculated.com www.calculated.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Key Definitions ...1 Basic Dimensional Math ...10 Linear Conversions ...10 Square and Cubic Conversions ...11 Basic Dimensional Math ...11 “Square-up”/Diagonal ...12 Project Examples-Using Default Values..12 Paint: Gallons, Quarts, or Pints of ...12 Wallpaper: Rolls of...13 Tiles: Number of ...13 Custom Tiles: Number of - Using Other Than Default Custom Size...14 Deck: Number of Boards ...15... -
Page 3: Key Definitions
KEY DEFINITIONS o - On/Clear Key Turns power on. Pressing once clears the display. Pressing twice clears all temporary values. Ç o - Off Turns all power off, clearing all non- permanent registers. r - Recall Recalls stored values. + – x ÷ = Arithmetic operation keys. - Page 4 i - Inch Key Enters or converts to Inches. Entry can be whole or decimal number. Also used with the / key for entering Fractional Inch values (e.g., 9 i 1 / 2 ). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Fractional and Decimal Inches.
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Page 5: Square Root
(e.g., 1 5 0 s m). Semi-permanent means the value is cleared when the calculator is turned off. Ç – s m (M-) - Subtracts a value from the semi-permanent Memory (e.g., 1 5 0 Ç – s m subtracts 150 from the memory). - Page 6 25 Cubic Yards, press 2 5 y y y. Fraction Resolution Your calculator is set to display Fractional values to the nearest 16th of an Inch (default setting). Press r / to access the fraction resolution setting. Repeated...
- Page 7 w - Wallpaper Calculates number of rolls of wallpaper, based on an entered area and a stored Wallpaper Roll Coverage Area (see below). s w - Stores Wallpaper Roll Coverage Area Stores Coverage Area (in Square Feet) per Wall-paper Roll. To recall this setting, press r w.
- Page 8 d - Deck Finds the number of boards for a deck, based on an entered area and a stored Board Width or Board On-Center (see below). Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of boards for various “standard” board lengths (12’, 10’, 8’, 20’, 18’, 16’ and 14’). s d - Stores Board Width/O.C.
- Page 9 Ç 8 - Studs Calculates number of studs, based on an entered linear distance and a stored On-Center Spacing (see below). Note: Automatically adds one stud to the calcu- lated answer to account for one on the end. s 8 - Stores On-Center for Studs Stores On-center spacing for studs in Inches.
- Page 10 Ç 6 - Custom Tile Calculates number of tiles based on an entered area and a stored Custom Tile Size (see below). This is used sepa- rately from the regular Tile Key ( t ). Note: Calculation does not account for grout width for custom tiles, so you will need to adjust for this.
- Page 11 Default is 128 Square Inches (includes 1/2” mortar). Note: When calculating the number of blocks for an entered length, calculator uses a 16-Inch block length, as the majority of blocks are 16” long. Ç 0 - Gravel Calculates tons of gravel required, based on an entered volume and a stored Weight per Volume (see below).
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Page 12: Basic Dimensional Math
Ç = - Mulch Calculates the number of bags of mulch you’ll need, based on an entered volume and a stored Volume per Bag (see below). s = - Stores Volume per Bag of Mulch Stores the Volume per Bag of mulch. To recall this setting, press r =. -
Page 13: Square And Cubic Conversions
Ç i Square and Cubic Conversions Convert 25 Square Feet to other Square dimensions. KEYSTROKE 2 5 f f Ç y Ç m Convert 25 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards. KEYSTROKE 2 5 f f f Ç y Basic Dimensional Math KEYSTROKE Adding Dimensions: 1 0 i + 2 f 5 i =... -
Page 14: Square-Up"/Diagonal
(Cont’d) Multiplying Dimensions/Waste Factor Allowance: 1 5 0 f f + 1 0 Ç / (%) Finding Area/Square Feet: 2 f x 1 f 2 i = Finding Volume/Cubic Feet: 5 f x 1 • 5 f x 2 i = “Square-up”/Diagonal “Square-up”... -
Page 15: Wallpaper: Rolls Of
KEYSTROKE 1 2 f x 8 f = You can store a custom paint coverage per Gallon by entering the new value then pressing s p (e.g., 2 5 0 f f s p). Wallpaper: Rolls of Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 8’... -
Page 16: Custom Tiles: Number Of - Using Other Than Default Custom Size
(Cont’d) Note: After converting to Tile, press the t key until you reach the desired tile size. (The ProjectCalc Plus lists 11 of the most popular tile sizes.) KEYSTROKE 1 / 8 s t (Grout Width) 1 0 f x 1 5 f = 150. + 1 0 Ç... -
Page 17: Deck: Number Of Boards
Deck: Number of Boards Find the number of boards needed to build a deck, if the deck area measures 7’ x 16’. KEYSTROKE 7 f x 1 6 f = *Last press displays stored board width. You can store a custom board On-center by entering the new value then pressing s d (e.g., 4 i s d). -
Page 18: Board Feet: Lumber Estimation
(Cont’d) KEYSTROKE 4 0 f 6 i You can store a custom post On-center by entering the new value then pressing s F (e.g., 6 f s F). Board Feet: Lumber Estimation Find the total board Feet for three 2” x 4”... -
Page 19: Roofing: Bundles Of Roof Shingles
*Automatically includes one stud for the end. You can store a custom stud On-center by entering the new value then pressing s 8 (e.g., 2 4 i s 8). Roofing: Bundles of Roof Shingles How many bundles of roof shingles will you need to cover a 14’... -
Page 20: Concrete: Bags Of
(Cont’d) KEYSTROKE 1 2 f 6 i x 1 0 f = Ç 5 (Carpet) Concrete: Bags of Find the number of bags of concrete for a patio measuring 9’ x 15’ x 4”. KEYSTROKE 9 f x 1 5 f x 4 i = Ç... -
Page 21: Gravel: Tons Of
Ç 3 (Block) You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing s 3 (e.g., 6 i x 1 6 i = s 3). Gravel: Tons of How much gravel (in tons) do you need to cover a 36’... -
Page 22: Finding The Cost Of Materials
Ç y x 5 0 Ç • (Cost) AUTO SHUT-OFF AND BATTERIES Reset If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset - a small hole located above the F key/upper right - using the end of a paper clip. OCKET (It’ll cost approx. -
Page 23: Repair And Return
Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, by Construction Master Technologies, LLC, 2007. User’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, 2007. ProjectCalc® and Calculated Industries® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Designed in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent 6,721,623...
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