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- Page 1 ONSTRUCTION ASTER EAVY ALC ™ For Today’s Excavation Professional ’ UIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Additional Key Functions ..12 Fractional Rounding Settings . . .13 Using the HeavyCalc ....14 Linear Dimensions ..14 Square and Cubic Dimensions . -
Page 3: Introducing Heavycalc
NTRODUCING Designed for today’s excavation and heavy construction professional, the Construction Master HeavyCalc™ adds even more power to the Construction Master line-up. As with earlier models, this calculator is so simple to use, even the novice will find it easy to solve... -
Page 4: Key Definitions
Dimensions can only be converted with- in the same convention (i.e., linear, s q u a re or cubic). Also used to access special functions when used in combi- nation with other keys. 4 – HeavyCalc™... - Page 5 [Cnst] Constant – This key is used to store a value permanently for use as a con- stant in repeated calculations. [Conv] [Cnst] Square Root — Used to find the square root of a non-dimensional or area value. [M+] Memory Add — Adds the displayed value to the Memory total in the sum- mation register.
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Page 6: Dimension Keys
[/] key for entering values in Fractional Inch format. For example, enter 9-1/2 inches as: 9 [Inch] 1 [/] 2. Repeated presses of [Inch] during con- versions, toggles between Fractional Inch and Decimal Inch formats. 6 – HeavyCalc™ will toggle... - Page 7 [ / ] Fraction Bar — This key is used to enter fractions. Fractions can be entered as proper (1 or less – 1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (greater than 1 – 3/2, 65/64). For example, to enter 1/2, the key sequence would be: 1 [ / ] 2. If the denominator (the bottom num- ber) is not entered, then the set frac- tional level (1/16, 1/2, etc.) is used.
- Page 8 Weight per Volume. Can be pro - grammed as Tons per Cubic Yard, Pounds per Cubic Yard, or Kilograms per Cubic Meter. Default is 1.5 Tons per Cubic Yard. To set a different weight per volume, for example, 2 8 – HeavyCalc™...
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Page 9: Area/Volume & Angle Keys
Tons per Cubic Yard, press 2 [Conv] [%]. Value will be permanently stored. To recall stored value, press [Rcl] [%]. Area/Volume & Angle Keys [Length] Enters the value for length in dimen- sion problems (e.g., for calculating area or volume). [Conv] [Length] Square-up —... -
Page 10: Excavation/Volume Keys
Used to enter or calculate the cut or fill amount (based on entries of pro p o s e d and existing benchmarks). A fill is dis- played as a positive value; a cut as a neg- ative value. 10 – HeavyCalc™... - Page 11 [Exist] Existing — Used to enter or calculate an existing benchmark, grade or value. [Prop] P ro p o s e d — Used to enter or calculate a p roposed benchmark, grade or value. [Bank] Bank Volume — Enters or calculates the volume for bank fill material.
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Page 12: Additional Key Functions
Per — Allows you to compute a total material cost given a unit dimension and an entered “Per Unit Cost”. [Conv] [ 0 ] Degrees — Used for entering slopes that are in decimal degrees instead of a ratio. 12 – HeavyCalc™... -
Page 13: Fractional Rounding Settings
Fractional Rounding Settings [Conv] 1 Fraction set to 1/ 16 [Conv] 2 Fraction set to 1/2 [Conv] 3 Fraction set to 1/32 [Conv] 4 Fraction set to 1/4 [Conv] 6 Fraction set to 1/64 [Conv] 8 Fraction set to 1/ 8 [Conv] 7 Fraction set to “Normal Mode”... -
Page 14: Using The Heavycalc
(or meters) to “feet-inches” then add d i m e n s i o n s . 14 – HeavyCalc™ EAVY 5 [Feet] 1 [Inch] 1 [ /] 2 Keystrokes... -
Page 15: Square And Cubic Dimensions
Square and Cubic Dimensions S q u a re and cubic dimensions are entered in the following order: 1) Numerical Value 2) Convention – Square or Cubic 3) Unit – Meters, Yards, Feet, Note: Feet–Inch format cannot be used to directly enter square or cubic values. -
Page 16: Dimension Conversions
Dimension Conversions Note: Before doing the following exercis - es, make sure the calculator is set to facto - ry defaults. To do this, press [Conv] [x]. LL SAMPLEEXERCISESIN THISMANUAL AREBASED ON DEFAULT VALUES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Linear Conversions Convert 14 feet to other linear dimen-... - Page 17 Square Conversions Convert 14 square feet to other square dimensions: Note: When converting values, [Conv] only has to be pressed once. Keystrokes [On/C] [On/C] 14 [Sq] [Feet] . . . [Conv] [Inch] [Yds] Cubic Conversions Convert 14 cubic feet to other cubic dimensions: Keystrokes [On/C] [On/C]...
- Page 18 Keystrokes [On/C] [On/C] 1.75 [Conv] [%] 15 [Cu] [Yds] . . . [Conv] [Weight] [Weight] [Weight] [Weight] 18 – HeavyCalc™ 50000 LB 22679.62 kG 1.75 Ton Per CU YD 15 CU YD 26.25 TON 52500 LB 23813.61 kG 26.25 TON...
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Page 19: Math Operations
Math Operations Your calculator uses standard chaining logic. This means that you enter your first value, the operator (+, –, x, ÷), the second value, then the (=) sign. [–] [÷] This feature also makes it easier to solve dimensional problems. -
Page 20: Subtracting Dimensions
Divide 30 feet 4 inches by 7 inches: 30 [Feet] 4 [Inch] [÷] 7 [Inch] [=] Divide 20 feet 3 inches by 9: 20 [Feet] 3 [Inch] [÷] 9 [=] 20 – HeavyCalc™ 8 FT 7-1/2 IN 49 IN 60.59375 SQ FT... -
Page 21: Percentage Calculations
Percentage Calculations The Percent [%] key is used to find a percent of a number or for working add-on, discount or division percent- ages. It can be used with any type of number, any dimension (feet, inch, millimeter, etc) and convention (non- dimensioned, linear, square or cubic). -
Page 22: Memory Operation
[Conv] [Rcl] clears memory without affecting the display. The Memory can be used with any for- mat as long as values have the same convention. The following exerc i s e shows you how to use the Memory Function: 22 – HeavyCalc™... - Page 23 How to Use the Memory Function Keystrokes 1. 355 [M+] [Rcl] [Rcl] 2. 355 [M+] 255 [M+] 745 [Conv] [M+] [Rcl] [Rcl] 3. 10 [Feet] 5 [Inch] [M+] 5 [Feet] 3 [Inch] 1 [/] 16 [M+] [Rcl] [Rcl] You can also use [Conv] [Rcl] [M+] to replace any value in Memory with your current displayed value.
- Page 24 This is achieved by repeated presses of [M+] after recalling the stored total value in Memory. Keystrokes 1 [M+] 2 [M+] 3 [M+] 4 [M+] 5 [M+] [Rcl] [M+] [M+] [M+] [Rcl] [Rcl] 24 – HeavyCalc™ Display AVG 3. CNT 5.
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Page 25: Fraction Settings
Fraction Settings When your calculator is in a default condition (battery change or full reset), it is set to round fractional val- ues to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. However, you may program your pref- erence for six different accuracy levels... - Page 26 [Conv] [ / ] . In this way, you can see what fractional accuracy level is set. Pressing [Conv] [ / ] again will turn the flashing denom- inator off. This is a permanent setting that will remain until revised or reset. 26 – HeavyCalc™...
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Page 27: Paperless Tape Function
Paperless Tape Function The Paperless Tape allows you to re v i e w the last 20 entries of a calculation. To access this function pre s s [Rcl] [=]. To review entered values, press [Rcl] [=] to access the tape mode and then pre s s the [+] or [ –... - Page 28 [–] [–] 5. Exit Tape function and add more: (press any key besides [Off], [+] or [–].) 2 [Feet] [=] 28 – HeavyCalc™ 4 FT 0 IN 9 FT 0 IN 15 FT 0 IN 22 FT 0 IN TTL = 22 FT 0 IN...
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Page 29: Linear Calculations
What is the length of each sec- t i o n ? Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter overall length 78 [Feet] 6 [Inch] 3. Divide by number of spaces [÷] 5 [=]... - Page 30 5 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [+] 19 [Feet] [+] 5 [Feet] 6 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [+] 82 FT 0 N 13 [Feet] [+] 31 [Feet] [=] 30 – HeavyCalc™ Display 32 FT 57 FT 5-1/2 IN 76 FT 5-1/2 IN...
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Page 31: Area Calculations
Area Calculations Area of a Rectangle What is the area of a plot measuring 112 feet 6 inches by 151 feet 8 inches? Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter length 112 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Length] 3. Enter width... -
Page 32: Volume Calculations
36 [Feet] 3 [Inch] [Length] 11 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Width] 4 [Inch] [Depth] [Vol] 3. Multiply by price per cubic yard to find total cost [x] 47 [Conv] [•] 32 – HeavyCalc™ Display 5.146605 CU YD $ 241.89... - Page 33 23 feet, and the depth of topsoil to be removed is 8 inches, what is the building area and volume of topsoil to be removed? Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter length and width of building 45 [Feet] [Length] 23 [Feet] [Width] 3.
- Page 34 Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter length, width and find area “A” 34 [Feet] [Length] 27 [Feet] [Width] [Conv] [Vol] 3. Enter in Memory [M+] 34 – HeavyCalc™ 34' 0" 9' 6" 4' 2" Display 918 SQ FT...
- Page 35 4. Enter length, width and find area “B” 4 [Feet] 2 [Inch] [Length] 8 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Width] [Conv] [Vol] 5. Add to Memor y [M+] 6. Enter length, width and find area “C” 9 [Feet] [Length] 9 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Width] [Conv] [Vol] 7.
- Page 36 Find the volume of soil re m o v e d . Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter length, width and depth of trench 345 [Feet] [Length] 6 [Feet] [Depth] 24 [Inch] [Width] 3. Find removed dirt volume [Vol] 36 – HeavyCalc™ Display 153.3333 CU YD...
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Page 37: Right Triangle Problems
Right Triangle Problems The calculator’s top row of keys provides built-in solutions to square-up, drop, per- cent grade and slope problems. Square-up is computed from the values entered as length and width and is the diagonal length in a right triangle. - Page 38 45 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Length] 24 [Feet] 4 [Inch] [Width] 4 [Inch] [Depth] 3. Solve for square-up [Conv] [Length] 4. Solve for area/volume [Conv] [Vol] [Vol] 38 – HeavyCalc™ 45' 6" 51 FT 7-3/16 IN 1107.167 SQ FT 13.66872 CU YD Display...
- Page 39 Finding Lot Width What is the width of a lot that has a 5 degree slope and a total drop of 2 feet? Step/Keystroke 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] 2. Enter slope and drop 5 [Conv] [0] [Conv] [Depth] 2 [Feet] [Depth] 3.
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Page 40: Finding Drop Or Fall
5. Solve for drop [On/C] [Depth] Solve Drop using Percent Grade 6. Enter 5% grade 5 [Conv] [Width] 7. Solve for drop [On/C] [Depth] 40 – HeavyCalc™ Display 6 FT 3 IN 2 FT 2-1/4 IN 1 FT 3 IN... - Page 41 What is the slope ratio and percent grade of a lot that drops 3 feet 6 inch- es over 20 feet? Step/Keystroke 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] Solve for degree of Slope 2. Enter drop (as Depth) 3 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [Depth] 3.
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Page 42: Basic Cut/Fill Solutions
6. Find 2nd Cut/Fill [Cut/Fill] Solve for 3rd Cut/Fill mark 7. Enter 3rd existing elevation 6 [Feet] [Exist] 8. Find 3rd Cut/Fill [Cut/Fill] 42 – HeavyCalc™ Display 1 FT 0 IN FILL – 0.5 FT CUT – 2 FT 0 IN CUT... - Page 43 Find the cut/fill marks for a lot that has a proposed elevation of 15.5 feet, and the following existing elevations: 17.3 feet, 20.7 feet, 25.5 feet and 11.8 feet. Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] Solve for 1st Cut/Fill mark 2. Enter proposed elevation 15.5 [Feet] [Prop] 3.
- Page 44 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] Find Average Existing Grid Elevation 2. Enter 1st through 4th elevation (in Memory) 75.4 [Feet] [M+] 77.5 [Feet] [M+] 74.6 [Feet] [M+] 80.5 [Feet] [M+] 44 – HeavyCalc™ – 10 FT CUT 3.7 FT FILL Display...
- Page 45 3. Find total [Rcl] [M+] 4. Find average [M+] Solve for Cut or Fill 5. Enter average as existing elevation [=] [Exist] 6. Enter proposed elevation 83 [Feet] [Prop] 7. Find cut or fill [Cut/Fill] Solve for Grid Volume 8. Enter grid area and find volume [x] 2000 [Sq] [Ft] [=] 9.
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Page 46: Shrink & Swell Solutions
10 feet long by 35 feet wide by 15 feet deep? (Assume dry gravel has a swell factor of 15%.) Steps/Keystrokes 1. Clear calculator [On/C] [On/C] Solve Bank Fill Volume 2. Enter length, width and depth 10 [Feet] [Length] 35 [Feet] [Width] 15 [Feet] [Depth] 46 – HeavyCalc™ Display... - Page 47 3. Solve for volume [Vol] 4. Enter as Bank Volume [=] [Bank] Solve Loose Fill Volume 5. Enter 15% swell factor 15 [Conv] [Loose] 6. Find Loose Volume [Loose] 194.4444 CU YD 223.6111 CU YD User’s Guide – 47...
- Page 48 3. Enter length, width and depth 125 [Feet] [Length] 75 [Feet] [Width] 4 [Inch] [Depth] 4. Find compacted fill volume [Vol] [=] [Comp] 5. Find loose volume [Loose] 48 – HeavyCalc™ What is the Display 115.7407 CU YD 135.0309 CU YD...
- Page 49 6. Enter unit weight 1.55 [Conv] [%] 7. Recall Bank Volume [Bank] 8. Find weight [Weight] 9. Reset calculator [Conv] [x] 128.6008 CU YD 199.3313 TON User’s Guide – 49...
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Page 50: Appendix
PPENDIX A c c u r a c y / D i s p l a y – Your calculator has an eleven digit display. This is made up of seven digits (normal display) and four digits for the fraction. In a standard cal-... -
Page 51: Battery And Auto Shut-Off
Warning! Please use caution when dispos - ing of your old batteries. They contain hazardous chemicals. Your calculator is designed to shut itself off after about 8-12 minutes of non-use. Note: Values in Memory or shown on the display will be cleared. -
Page 52: Warranty
ARRANTY Calculated Industries, Inc. (“CII”) war- rants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase in the U.S. defect exists during the warranty period, CII at its option will either repair (using... - Page 53 A re p a i red or replacement pro d u c t assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 90 days, whichever is l o n g e r. WARRANTY Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period or service requested due to damage resulting fro m misuse or abuse.
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Page 56: Heavycalc
ASTER ALCULATED ® are registered trademarks and NDUSTRIES ™ is a trademark of EAVY Calculated Industries, Inc. IGHTS ESERVED Designed in the United States of America by Calculated Industries, Inc. © 1998, Calculated Industries, Inc Printed in Indonesia Manual 4315–MN–A...
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