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Calculated Industries 4030 User Manual

Manual is about: Construction Master Pro Series

Summary of 4030

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  • Page 2: Construction Master Pro

    Construction master pro model 4060 construction master pro lt model 4030 construction master pro dt printer (desktop model) model 44065 construction master pro trig plus iii model 4075 construction master pro dt (desktop model) model 44060 cm pro multi ug cover 4/9/03 4:58 pm page 2.

  • Page 3: Construction Master

    User's guide — 1 construction master ® pro user’s guide this user’s guide helps you solve common construction math and ma- terial estimation problems using the latest construction master ® pro calculators—five of the most powerful feet-inch-fraction calculators to date: the construction master pro s...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    2 — construction master pro table of contents construction master ® pro user’s guide ......1 introduction .....................................................................7 construction master ® pro — key/function comparison ..........................................................................

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    User's guide — 3 cubic conversions .................................................................. 31 performing basic math with dimensions ......32 adding dimensions ................................................................. 32 subtracting dimensions..........................................

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    4 — construction master pro circle calculations ..................................................49 circumference and area of a circle ...........................................49 circle properties — arc length and diameter known..................49 arched windows ....................................

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    User's guide — 5 roof covering — number of shingles .......................................81 area for roofing materials........................................................ 82 stair layout examples..............................................83 stair layout definitions.............................

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    6 — construction master pro appendix e — accuracy, auto shut- off, batteries, errors..................................................... 119 accuracy/errors .................................................................... 119 auto shut-off...........................................................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    User's guide — 7 introduction the construction master pro line includes the most advanced feet- inch-fraction calculators designed specifically for building pro’s! The pro calculators handle practically any problem involving measure- ments and can be used to save time, prevent errors, and accurately...

  • Page 10: Construction Master

    8 — construction master pro construction master ® pro — key/function comparison the construction master pro calculators vary slightly in keys and func- tions, sharing basic measurement unit, right triangle and stair keys. Some models additionally compute advanced roof framing problems, project mater...

  • Page 11: Key Definitions

    User's guide — 9 key definitions basic operation keys [on/c] — on/clear turns power on. Pressing once clears the display. Pressing twice clears all temporary values. [off] turns all power off, clearing all non-permanent registers. [+] [–] [x] [÷] [=] arithmetic operation keys. [%] four-function perc...

  • Page 12: Functions

    10 — construction master pro convert [conv] key—unit conversions and second functions the [conv] key is to convert between measurement units or to access second functions, listed below: [conv] — convert used with the measurement keys to convert between units or with other keys to access special func...

  • Page 13: Memory and Storage Functions

    User's guide — 11 [conv] [ 9 ] — total cost computes total material cost given a unit dimension and an entered per unit cost. [conv] [ stor ] — access preference settings used to access various customizable settings, such as dimensional answer formats (see preference settings on page 96). Memory and...

  • Page 14: Recall [Rcl] Key

    12 — construction master pro recall [rcl] key the [rcl] key is used to recall or review stored values (e.G., [rcl] [pitch] to recall a previously entered pitch value). It is also used in re- viewing stored settings, or in paperless tape and memory operation (see below). [rcl] [ = ] — paperless tape ...

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    User's guide — 13 dimensional measurement unit keys the following keys are used for entering units of measure, with ease and accuracy: [yds] — yards enters or converts to yards. [feet] enters or converts to feet. Also used with the [inch] and [/] keys for entering feet-inch values (e.G., 6 [feet] 9 ...

  • Page 16: Weight Keys

    14 — construction master pro [conv] [ 2 ] — acres enters or converts (a square value) to acres. [conv] [ 0 ] — board feet enters or converts cubic values to board feet. One board foot is equal to 144 cubic inches. Weight keys [conv] [ 1 ] — kilograms enters or converts (a weight or volume value) to ...

  • Page 17: Construction Project Keys

    User's guide — 15 construction project keys the following construction project keys help you instantly figure quan- tities and costs of materials, so you can build like a pro! Block/brick key the block key helps you quickly estimate the quantity of blocks or bricks required for building walls, walkw...

  • Page 18: Circular Function Keys

    16 — construction master pro circular function keys the circle key helps you quickly solve circular area, volume or arc problems. [circ] — circle displays and calculates the following values, given an entered circle diameter* or radius: • diameter • circle area • circumference *to enter a diameter (...

  • Page 19: Column/cone Key

    User's guide — 17 [rise] — rise (segment rise) used with [run] or [conv] [diag] to find the rise or the radius of a circular segment. If the chord length and radius have been entered, this key will display the segment rise of the circular segment. Column/cone key the column and cone functions help y...

  • Page 20: Pitch =

    18 — construction master pro right triangle/roof framing keys right triangle: diagonal run rise using the pythagorean theorem, the top row of keys on your construc- tion master pro provide instant solutions in dimensional format to right triangle problems (particularly, roof framing). The constructi...

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    User's guide — 19 þ þ note: an entered (vs. Calculated) pitch is a permanent entry. This means that it will remain stored even after you turn the calculator off. To change the pitch, simply enter a new pitch value. In contrast, a calculated pitch value is not permanently stored. This means that the ...

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    20 — construction master pro hip/valley and jack rafter keys hip rafter jack rafters 16” common side [jack] irregular side [i/jack] the construction master pro uses the rise, run, diagonal, pitch and o.C. Spacing values to compute regular (45°) and irregular (non-45°) hip/valley and jack rafter leng...

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    User's guide — 21 • subsequent presses of the [hip/v] key will also display plumb, level, and cheek cut angle values in degrees. [conv] [hip/v] — irregular pitch enters the irregular or secondary pitch value used to calculate lengths of the irregular hip/valley and jack rafters. You may enter the ir...

  • Page 24: Rake Wall Function

    22 — construction master pro [conv] [jack] — irregular side jacks operates same as [jack], but displays the rafter values from the irregular pitched side first. Rake wall function [conv] [rise] — rake wall this function finds the stud sizes in a rake wall given computed or entered values for pitch, ...

  • Page 25: Roof Key

    User's guide — 23 roof key the construction master pro's roof function provides a quick computa- tion of roof area, given a floor area and a roof pitch. In addition, this function also converts the calculated roof area into a quantity of (33- 1/3 square feet) bundles of shingles. [roof] converts an ...

  • Page 26: Stair Key

    24 — construction master pro stair key the construction master pro easily computes stair layout solutions. Given values for rise and/or run, your calculator will compute riser, tread, stringer and angle of incline values simply by pressing the [stair] key. [stair] a multi-function key that uses a st...

  • Page 27: Trigonometry Function Keys

    User's guide — 25 trigonometry function keys hypotenuse adjacent side opposite side Ø tangent Ø = opposite adjacent sine Ø = opposite hypotenuse cosine Ø = adjacent hypotenuse the desktop and trig plus iii calculators have standard trigonometric keys, in addition to right triangle/rafter keys (e.G.,...

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    26 — construction master pro [sine] — sine function computes the sine of a degree or undimensioned* value. [conv] [sine] — arcsine (sin -1 ) computes the angle for the entered or calculated sine value. [cos] — cosine function computes the cosine of a degree or undimensioned value. [conv] [cos] — arc...

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    User's guide — 27 getting started entering dimensions entering linear dimensions when entering feet-inch-fraction values, enter dimensions from largest to smallest — e.G., feet before inches, inches before fractions. Enter fractions by entering the numerator (top), pressing [ / ] (fraction bar key) ...

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    28 — construction master pro examples of square and cubic entry: [yds] [yds] — square yards (e.G., 5 [yds] [yds] will display 5. Sq yd). [yds] [yds] [yds] — cubic yards (e.G., 5 [yds] [yds] [yds] will display 5. Cu yd). [feet] [feet] — square feet (e.G., 5 [feet] [feet] will display 5. Sq feet). [fe...

  • Page 31: Linear Conversions

    User's guide — 29 conversions (linear, area, volume) linear conversions convert 14 feet to other dimensions: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 14 [feet] [conv] [yds] 4.666667 yd [feet] 14 feet 0 inch [inch] 168 inch [m] 4.267 m [conv] [5] (cm) 426.72 cm [mm] 4267.2 mm þ þ note: when performing mult...

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    30 — construction master pro converting decimal feet to feet-inch-fractions convert 17.32 feet to feet-inch-fractions. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 17.32 [feet] 17.32 feet [conv] [feet] 17 feet 3-13/16 inch converting fractional inches to decimal inches convert 8-1/8 inches to decimal inches. ...

  • Page 33: Square Conversions

    User's guide — 31 square conversions convert 14 square feet to other square dimensions: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 14 [feet] [feet] [conv] [inch] 2016. Sq inch [yds] 1.555556 sq yd [m] 1.300643 sq m [conv][5] (cm) 13006.43 sq cm [mm] 1300643. Sq mm cubic conversions convert 14 cubic feet to ...

  • Page 34: Performing Basic Math With

    32 — construction master pro performing basic math with dimensions adding dimensions keystroke display add 11 inches to 2 feet 1 inch: 11 [inch] [+] 2 [feet] 1 [inch] [=] 3 feet 0 inch add 5 feet 7-1/2 inches to 18 feet 8 inches: 5 [feet] 7 [inch] 1 [ / ] 2 [+] 18 [feet] 8 [inch] [=] 24 feet 3-1/2 i...

  • Page 35: Dividing Dimensions

    User's guide — 33 dividing dimensions keystroke display divide 30 feet 4 inches by 7 inches: 30 [feet] 4 [inch] [÷] 7 [inch] [=] 52. Divide 20 feet 3 inches by 9: 20 [feet] 3 [inch] [÷] 9 [=] 2 feet 3 inch percentage calculations the percent [%] key is used to find a given percent of a number or to ...

  • Page 36: Memory Operation

    34 — construction master pro memory operation your calculator has two types of memory operations: 1) a standard, cumulative, semi-permanent memory [m+]; and 2) two storage registers [m1] and [m2], used to permanently store single, non-cumulative values. Memory commands are listed below. Function key...

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    User's guide — 35 i. Basic cumulative memory (m+) example: store 100 into m+, add 200, then subtract 50. Clear the memory: keystroke display 100 [m+] 100. M 200 [m+] 200. M 50 [conv] [m+] 50. M [rcl] [rcl] 250. þ þ note: to clear memory (m+): −− press [rcl] [rcl]; −− [conv] [rcl]; or −− turn off the...

  • Page 38: Paperless Tape Operation

    36 — construction master pro paperless tape operation note: not available on dt (desktop) printer—model #44065. The paperless tape allows you to display and review the last twenty entries of a regular math or basic dimensional math string calculation. To access this mode after entering values, press...

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    User's guide — 37 example: keystroke display 1. Enter a string of numbers: 4 [feet] [+] 4 feet 0 inch 5 [feet] [+] 9 feet 0 inch 6 [feet] [+] 15 feet 0 inch 7 [feet] [=] 22 feet 0 inch 2. Access the tape function: [rcl] [=] ttl= 22 feet 0 inch 3. Scroll from first value to total: [+] 01 4 feet 0 inc...

  • Page 40: Master Pro

    38 — construction master pro examples — using the construction master pro the construction master pro calculators have keys and functions labeled in common building terms. Just follow the examples and adapt the keystrokes to your specific application. Please note that the following examples may or m...

  • Page 41: Linear Measurement Examples

    User's guide — 39 linear measurement examples adding linear measurements find the total length of the following measurements: 5 feet 4-1/2 inches, 8 inches and 3.5 yards. Keystroke display 1. Add the measurements: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 5 [feet] 4 [inch] 1 [/] 2 [+] 5 feet 4-1/2 inch 8 [inch] [+] 6 feet 0...

  • Page 42: Window Measurement

    40 — construction master pro window measurement what is the total width of three (3) window openings, if each measures 2 feet 5 inches in width? Keystroke display 1. Enter window width: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 2 [feet] 5 [inch] 2 feet 5 inch 2. Find total width: [x] 3 [=] 7 feet 3 inch 3. Convert to decima...

  • Page 43: Area Calculations

    User's guide — 41 area calculations square area (x 2 ) what is the area of a square room with sides measuring 7 feet 4 inches? Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 7 [feet] 4 [inch] [conv] [%] (x 2 ) 53.77778 sq feet area of a rectangular room (lxw) what is the area of a room measuring 12 feet 6 inche...

  • Page 44: Volume Calculations

    42 — construction master pro volume calculations rectangular containers (lxwxh) what is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 feet by 1 foot 9-5/8 inches by 2 feet 4 inches? Keystroke display 1. Find volume in cubic feet: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 3 [feet] 3 feet [x] 1 [feet] 9 [inch] 5 [ / ]...

  • Page 45: Volume of A Cylinder

    User's guide — 43 volume of a cylinder calculate the volume of a cylinder with a diameter of 2 feet 4 inches and a height of 4 feet 6 inches: keystroke display 1. Find circle area: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 2 [feet] 4 [inch] 2 feet 4 inch [circ] [circ] area 4.276057 sq feet 2. Enter height and find volume: *...

  • Page 46: Weight/volume Conversions

    44 — construction master pro weight/volume conversions weight conversions convert 2,500 pounds to kilograms, tons and metric tons: keystroke display 1. Enter pounds: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 2500 [conv] [4] (lbs) 2500 lb 2. Convert to kilograms, tons and metric tons: [conv] [1] ( kg) 1133.981 kg [conv] [6] ...

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    User's guide — 45 weight per volume/volume conversions convert 5 cubic yards of concrete to pounds, tons and kilograms, if concrete weighs 1.5 tons per cubic yard. Keystroke display 1. Store weight per volume: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 1.5 [stor] [8]* (wt/vol) 1.5 ton per cu yd 2. Enter concrete volume: 5 [y...

  • Page 48: Blocks/bricks

    46 — construction master pro blocks/bricks number of blocks (not available on lt and trig plus iii) you are building an “l” shaped retaining wall out of standard 8-inch x 16-inch size blocks (note: default block size). One side of the retain- ing wall is 22 feet long, and the other side is 15 feet 8...

  • Page 49: Plus Iii)

    User's guide — 47 number of “face” bricks (not available on lt and trig plus iii) how many “face” bricks (21 square inch size) will you need to pur- chase to fill a 40 foot by 8 foot wall, if you include a 3% waste allow- ance? Keystroke display 1. Enter brick size into block size key: [on/c] [on/c]...

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    48 — construction master pro board feet — lumber estimation the construction master pro easily computes board feet for lumber es- timation problems. Simply enter the board’s cubic dimensions and press the [conv] [0] keys to convert to board feet. Use the [conv] [9], or “cost” function, to figure tot...

  • Page 51: Circle Calculations

    User's guide — 49 circle calculations circumference and area of a circle find the area and circumference of a circle with a diameter of 11 inches: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 11 [inch] [circ] dia 11 inch [circ] area 95.03318 sq inch [circ] circ 34-9/16 inch circle properties — arc length and ...

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    50 — construction master pro (cont’d) keystroke display 3. Find degree of arc: [circ] arc 74.48 °° 4. Find chord length: [circ] cord 3 feet 0-5/16 inch 5. Find segment rise: [circ] rise 0 feet 6-1/8 inch 6. Find pie slice area: [circ] pie 4.0625 sq feet 7. Find segment area: [circ] seg 1.051381 sq f...

  • Page 53: Arched Windows

    User's guide — 51 arched windows find the radius of an arched window with a chord length of 2 feet 7 inches and a rise of 10-1/2 inches. Then, find the arc angle, arc length and segment area of the window. Keystroke display 1. Enter chord length: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 2 [feet] 7 [inch] [run] run 2 feet 7...

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    52 — construction master pro arc length — degree and diameter known find the arc length of an 85° portion of a circle with a 5-foot diameter: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 5 [feet] [circ] dia 5 feet 0 inch 85 [conv] [circ] arc 85.00 °° [circ] arc 3 feet 8-1/2 inch arc length — degree and radius...

  • Page 55: Concrete/paving

    User's guide — 53 concrete/paving volume of concrete for a driveway find the cubic yards of concrete required to pour a driveway with the following dimensions: 36 feet 3 inches long by 11 feet 6 inches wide by 4 inches deep. If concrete costs $55 per cubic yard, what is the total cost? Keystroke dis...

  • Page 56: Concrete Columns

    54 — construction master pro concrete columns find the cubic yards of concrete required to pour five (5) columns, if each has a diameter of 3 feet 4-1/2 inches and a height of 11 feet 6 inches. If the concrete weighs 1.75 tons per cubic yard, what is the to- tal weight in tons? In pounds? In kilogra...

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    User's guide — 55 (cont’d) 4. Recall memory and find weights: [rcl] [rcl] 19.05204 cu yd [conv] [6] (tons) 33.34107 ton [conv] [4] (lbs) 66682.14 lb [conv] [1] (kg) 30246.51 kg 3’ 4-1/2” 11’ 6”.

  • Page 58: Complex Concrete Volume

    56 — construction master pro complex concrete volume 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 draw- ing into three rectangles) and determine the total yards of concrete re- quired. Then, find the total cost,...

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    User's guide — 57 (cont’d) keystroke display 1. Find area of part a and store into memory: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 17 [feet] 6 [inch] [–] 17 feet 6 inch 7 [feet] [=] 10 feet 6 inch [x] 27 [feet] [=] 283.5 sq feet [m+] 283.5 sq feet m 2. Find area of part b and store into memory: 7 [feet] 7 feet m [x] 9 [fe...

  • Page 60: Plus Iii)

    58 — construction master pro concrete footings (not available on trig plus iii) find the volume of concrete required for a (16 inch by 8 inch) footing that measures 232 feet 6 inches in length. Keystroke display 1. Enter footing area: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 16 [inch] [x] 8 [inch] [=] [stor] [ftg] f-ar 128...

  • Page 61: Squaring Up A Foundation

    User's guide — 59 squaring up a foundation a concrete foundation measures 45 feet 6 inches by 23 feet 8 inches. Find the diagonal measurement (square up) to ensure the form is per- fectly square. Keystroke display 1. Enter sides as rise/run: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 23 [feet] 8 [inch] [rise] rise 23 feet 8 ...

  • Page 62: Carpeting

    60 — construction master pro floor covering area calculations carpeting you need to replace the carpet in two rooms, with dimensions as fol- lows: (room #1) 12 feet 4 inches x 10 feet; (room #2) 14 feet 8 inches x 16 feet. Find the total square yards of carpet required. Keystroke display 1. Find are...

  • Page 63: Grade/slope

    User's guide — 61 grade/slope back-fill on a slope — percent of grade known you’ve built 55 linear feet of a 3 foot high retaining wall that is 3 feet from the base of a 65% grade. You need to pour back-fill within 12 inches of the top of the wall (for a 2 foot depth). How many cubic yards of fill s...

  • Page 64

    62 — construction master pro (cont’d) keystroke display 3. Find volume of triangle “b”: 55 [feet] 55 feet m [x] [rcl] [run] run 3 feet 0-15/16 inch m [x] 2 [feet] [=] 338.4615 cu feet m [÷] 2 [=] [m+] 169.2308 cu feet m 4. Find total volume: [rcl] [rcl] 499.2308 cu feet [conv] [yds] 18.49003 cu yd.

  • Page 65: Examples

    User's guide — 63 right triangle and roof framing examples roof framing definitions rise:the vertical distance measured from the wall’s top plate to the intersection of the pitch line and the center of the ridge. Span: the horizontal distance or full width between the outside edges of the wall’s top...

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    64 — construction master pro plate: the top horizontal wall member that the ceiling joist and rafters sit on and fasten to. Ridge: the uppermost point of two roof planes. Ridge rafter: also known as the “king rafter,” this rafter is the uppermost rafter that all hip, valley, valley jack and common r...

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    User's guide — 65 cheek cut angle hip rafter jack rafters common side [jack] irregular side [i/jack] plumb: vertical cut. The angle of cut from the edge of the board that allows the rafter to mate on the vertical side of the ridge rafter. Level: horizontal cut. The angle of cut from the edge of the ...

  • Page 68: Common Rafter Length

    66 — construction master pro common rafter length if a roof has a 7/12 pitch and a span of 14 feet 4 inches, what is the point-to-point length of the common rafter (excluding the overhang or ridge adjustment)? What are the plumb and level cuts? Keystroke display 1. Find diagonal or point-to-point le...

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    User's guide — 67 common rafter length — pitch unknown find the common rafter length for a roof with a rise of 6 feet 11-1/2 inches and a run of 14 feet 6 inches. Solve for the pitch in inches and degrees. Keystroke display find diagonal and pitch: [on/c] [on/c] 0. [conv] [1]* 0. 6 [feet] 11 [inch] ...

  • Page 70: Rise

    68 — construction master pro rise find the rise given a 7/12 pitch and a run of 11 feet 6 inches. Keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 7 [inch] [pitch] ptch 7 inch 11 [feet] 6 [inch] [run] run 11 feet 6 inch [rise] rise 6 feet 8-1/2 inch rise and diagonal find the rise and diagonal of a right triangle...

  • Page 71: Finding Sheathing Cut

    User's guide — 69 finding sheathing cut you have framed an equal pitch roof and need to apply the roof sheath- ing. Find the distance from the corner of the sheathing so that you can finish the run at the hip rafter and cut the material. The pitch is 6 inches and you are using 4-foot by 8-foot plywo...

  • Page 72: Able On Lt)

    70 — construction master pro regular (45°) hip/valley and jack rafters (not avail- able on lt) you’re working with a 7/12 pitch, and half your total span is 8 feet 5 inches: (1) find point-to-point length and cut angles for the common rafter; (2) find the length and cut angles of the adjoining hip (...

  • Page 73

    User's guide — 71 (cont’d) keystroke display 3. Find jack rafter lengths and cut angles: [jack] jkoc 16 inch* [jack] jk1 8 feet 2-3/8 inch [jack] jk2 6 feet 7-7/8 inch [jack] jk3 5 feet 1-3/8 inch [jack] jk4 3 feet 6-13/16 inch [jack] jk5 2 feet 0-5/16 inch [jack] jk6 0 feet 5-13/16 inch [jack] jk7 ...

  • Page 74

    72 — construction master pro jack rafters — using other than 16 inch on-center spacing (not available on lt) a roof has a 9/12 pitch and a run of 6 feet 9 inches. Find the jack raf- ter lengths and cut angles at 18-inch (versus 16-inch) on-center spacing. Keystroke display 1. Enter pitch, run and sp...

  • Page 75: Available On Lt)

    User's guide — 73 irregular (non-45°) hip/valley and jack rafters — descending, with on-center spacing maintained (not available on lt) you’re working with a 7/12 pitch and half your overall span is 4 feet. The irregular pitch is 8/12, and 16 inch on-center spacing is maintained on both sides. Compl...

  • Page 76

    74 — construction master pro (cont’d) keystroke display 4. Find irregular jack lengths: [conv] [jack] ijoc 16 inch [jack]* ij1 2 feet 9-5/8 inch [jack] ij2 1 feet 4-13/16 inch [jack] ij3 0 feet 0 inch þ þ * note: it is not necessary to continue pressing [conv] when display- ing each jack rafter size...

  • Page 77: Available On Lt)

    User's guide — 75 irregular (non-45°) hip/valley and jack rafters — ascending, with jacks mating at hip/valley (not available on lt) you’re working with a 7/12 pitch and half your overall span is 4 feet. The irregular pitch is 8/12, and the jacks need to mate at the hip. The maximum allowable on-cen...

  • Page 78

    76 — construction master pro (cont’d) keystroke display 3. Find common rafter length: 7 [inch] [pitch] ptch 7 inch 4 [feet] [run] run 4 feet 0 inch [diag] diag 4 feet 7-9/16 inch 4. Enter irregular pitch and find irregular hip/valley rafter length and cut angles: 8 [inch] [conv] [hip/v] ipch 8 inch ...

  • Page 79: Rake Wall – No Base

    User's guide — 77 rake wall – no base find each stud size in a rake wall with a peak of 4 feet, and a length of 8 feet. Use 16 inches as your spacing. þ þ note: the wall has no base. Keystroke display 1. Enter rise, run and o.C. Spacing: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 4 [feet] [rise] rise 4 feet 0 inch 8 [feet] [...

  • Page 80

    78 — construction master pro (cont’d) keystroke display 2. Find stud lengths: [conv] [rise] (r/wall) oc 16 inch [rise] rw 1 3 feet 4 inch [rise] rw 2 2 feet 8 inch [rise] rw 3 2 feet 0 inch [rise] rw 4 1 feet 4 inch [rise] rw 5 0 feet 8 inch [rise] base 0 feet 0 inch 3. Find rake wall angle of incli...

  • Page 81: Rake Wall – With Base

    User's guide — 79 rake wall – with base find each stud size in a rake wall with a peak of 4 feet, a length of 8 feet, and a base of 5 feet. Use 16 inches as your on-center spacing. Keystroke display 1. Enter rise, run, and o.C. Spacing: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 4 [feet] [rise] rise 4 feet 0 inch 8 [feet] [r...

  • Page 82: Roofing Materials

    80 — construction master pro roofing materials roof covering — bundles of roof shingles (not available on lt and trig plus iii) how many bundles of roof shingles will you need for a 10-inch pitch roof covering a floor area of 14 feet by 11 feet? Keystroke display 1. Enter pitch and floor area: [on/c...

  • Page 83

    User's guide — 81 roof covering — number of shingles you’re going to use 12-inch wide by 36-inch long asphalt (strip) shin- gles with 5-inch weather exposure. How many shingles are required for a roof measuring 1,745 square feet? Add a 10% waste allowance. þ þ note: shingle exposure area = exposure ...

  • Page 84: Area For Roofing Materials

    82 — construction master pro area for roofing materials find the number of roofing rolls needed to cover a roof with a 5/12 pitch, an overall span of 27 feet and a length of 34 feet 6 inches. The rolls measure 25 square feet each. Keystroke display for the handheld and desktop: 1. Enter pitch and fi...

  • Page 85: Stair Layout Examples

    User's guide — 83 stair layout examples stair layout definitions rise: the “floor-to-floor” or “landing-to-landing” rise is the actual vertical rise required for building a stairway after the finish flooring has been in- stalled. Run: the run of a stairway is the amount of horizontal space required....

  • Page 86

    84 — construction master pro number of risers: the number of risers includes both the first and the last riser of the stairway. Riser overage or underage: the riser overage or underage is the dif- ference between the “floor-to-floor” rise and the total height of all of the risers. Many times the ris...

  • Page 87

    User's guide — 85 stairs — given floor-to-floor rise you’re building a stairway with a total rise of 9 feet 11 inches. Your de- sired riser height is 7-1/2 inches and desired tread width is 10 inches. Find the riser height; number of risers; riser underage/overage; tread width; number of treads; tre...

  • Page 88

    86 — construction master pro stairs — given rise and run you need to build a stairway with a floor-to-floor height of 10 feet 1 inch, a run of 15 feet 5 inches, and a nominal desired riser height of 7- 1/2 inches (default). Find all stair values. Keystroke display 1. Enter rise and run: [on/c] [on/c...

  • Page 89

    User's guide — 87 stair risers only — custom height you’re building an access stairway for a client who can’t handle con- ventional-height stairs. If the total rise is 3 feet 9 inches and your de- sired riser height is approximately 5-1/2 inches, find the actual riser height, number of risers and un...

  • Page 90: Baluster Spacing

    88 — construction master pro baluster spacing you are going to install a handrail at the top of a balcony. Your total span is 156 inches and you would like the space between the balus- ters to be about 4 inches. If each baluster is 1-1/2 inches wide, what is the exact spacing between each baluster? ...

  • Page 91: Number of Studs

    User's guide — 89 number of studs find the number of 16-inch on-center studs needed for a wall with a length of 18 feet 7-1/2 inches. Keystroke display 1. Divide length by spacing: [on/c][on/c] 0. 18 [feet] 7 [inch] 1 [ / ] 2 18 feet 7-1/2 inch [÷] 16 [inch] [=] 13.96875 (14 studs) 2. Add one for th...

  • Page 92: C = 5 Ft

    90 — construction master pro trigonometry and d:m:s examples practical trigonometric formulas the drawing and formulas below illustrate practical trigonometric applications: c = 5 ft b = 4 ft a = 3 ft b b = 36.8699° a a = 53.1301° given side a and angle a, find: side c a [÷] a [cos] [=] (i.E., 3 [fe...

  • Page 93

    User's guide — 91 converting degrees:minutes:seconds convert 23 °42’39” to decimal degrees: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 23 [ • ] 42 [ • ] 39 dms 23.42.39 °° [conv] [ • ] (d:m:s) deg 23.71083 °° convert 44.29 ° to degrees:minutes:seconds format: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 44.29 [conv] ...

  • Page 94: Percent Grade/slope

    92 — construction master pro time calculations using d:m:s add 7 hours 45 minutes 33 seconds to 11 hours 16 minutes 20 sec- onds: keystroke display [on/c] [on/c] 0. 7 [ • ] 45 [ • ] 33 dms 7.45.33 °° [+] 11 [ • ] 16 [ • ] 20 [=] dms 19.01.53 °° percent grade/slope you are grading a piece of property...

  • Page 95

    User's guide — 93 converting tangent/pitch to angle find the angle and corresponding tangent for a roof with an 8/12 pitch. Keystroke display 1. Enter pitch: [on/c] [on/c] 0. 8 [inch] [pitch] ptch 8 inch 2. Convert pitch to degrees: [pitch] 33.69° 3. Find tangent:* [tan] 0.666667 *for lt, handheld a...

  • Page 96: And Desktop Only)

    94 — construction master pro angle — rise and hypotenuse known (trig plus iii and desktop only) find the angle that connects the rise and hypotenuse of a right trian- gle, if the rise is 6 feet and the hypotenuse is 10 feet in length. Keystroke display 1. Use trigonometric formula (divide rise(a) by...

  • Page 97: Metric Mode

    User's guide — 95 appendix a — default settings after a full reset/all clear, your calculator will return to the following settings: setting imperial metric area display standard n/a exponent off off (on for trig plus iii) (on for trig plus iii) desired riser height 7-1/2 inch 185 mm desired tread w...

  • Page 98

    96 — construction master pro appendix b — preference settings the construction master pro calculators have preference settings that allow you to customize or set desired dimensional formats and calcula- tions. The options vary per model. þ þ note: * = default setting or the setting calculator defaul...

  • Page 99

    User's guide — 97 (cont’d) preference options 3) volume display format (n/a for metric mode) −− * standard (if units entered are the same— e.G., ft x ft x ft—the answer will remain in this format (cu. Ft), but if units entered are different—e.G., feet x feet x inches—vol. Answer will always be displ...

  • Page 100

    98 — construction master pro (cont’d) preference options 8) exponent off or on −− * off (exponential mode is off; turns on auto-ranging; i.E., if display can’t show seven digits, will display in next largest unit). −− on (exponential mode is on - *default for trig plus iii) 9) meter linear display −...

  • Page 101: How to Set Preferences

    User's guide — 99 how to set preferences the following sections detail preference setting options for the con- struction master pro calculators. Enter the preference mode by pressing [conv] [stor] (prefs). Access each category by pressing the [stor] key until you reach the desired setting. Within ea...

  • Page 102: Lt (#4030)

    100 — construction master pro lt (#4030) to set “fractional resolution”: [conv] [stor] (prefs) (1st press of [stor]) frac 0-1/16 inch [+] (plus sign) frac 0-1/32 inch [+] frac 0-1/64 inch [+] frac 0-1/2 inch [+] frac 0-1/4 inch [+] frac 0-1/8 inch to set rake wall stud sizes to “descending” or “asce...

  • Page 103

    User's guide — 101 handheld (#4060) and desktop (#44060) to set “fractional resolution”: [conv] [stor] (prefs) (1st press of [stor]) frac 0-1/16 inch [+] (plus sign) frac 0-1/32 inch [+] frac 0-1/64 inch [+] frac 0-1/2 inch [+] frac 0-1/4 inch [+] frac 0-1/8 inch to set “area” answer format: [stor] ...

  • Page 104

    102 — construction master pro (cont’d) to set “meter” linear decimal format: [stor] (9th press of [stor]) metr 0.000 m [+] (plus sign) metr 0. M þ þ note: press [on/c] at any time to exit the preference mode..

  • Page 105: Trig Plus III (#4075)

    User's guide — 103 trig plus iii (#4075) to set “fractional resolution”: [conv] [stor] (prefs) (1st press of [stor]) frac 0-1/64 inch [+] (plus sign) frac 0-1/2 inch [+] frac 0-1/4 inch [+] frac 0-1/8 inch [+] frac 0-1/16 inch [+] frac 0-1/32 inch to set “area” answer format: [stor] (2nd press of [s...

  • Page 106

    104 — construction master pro (cont’d) to set “exponential mode” on or off: [stor] (8th press of [stor]) exp on [+] (plus sign) exp off to set “meter” linear decimal format: [stor] (9th press of [stor]) metr 0.000 m [+] (plus sign) metr 0. M þ þ note: press [on/c] at any time to exit the preference ...

  • Page 107: Table of Contents:

    User's guide — 105 appendix c — using the desktop printing model (dt printer: #44065) table of contents: printer keys ........................................................................... 105 connecting the ac adapter...................................................... 108 using battery powe...

  • Page 108

    106 — construction master pro [ ] — paper feed press this key to advance the printer paper. Note of caution: when your printing paper is running low (you are nearing the end of the roll), the paper may curl back into the feeder and jam (see “a”). The proper feed is shownbelow (see “b”). It is theref...

  • Page 109

    User's guide — 107 [rcl] [ = ] — print display prints the value currently on the calculator’s display. [conv] [=] — print list prints the entire list of values in a repetitive-solution problem (e.G., stairs, jacks, circle), after variables are entered and the respective solution key (e.G., [stair] k...

  • Page 110: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    108 — construction master pro connecting the ac adapter your calculator operates on ac power so you don’t have to use batter- ies. To connect the ac adapter, first make sure your calculator is turned off (power switch to “off”). Then, plug the ac power plug into a power outlet ( step 1) and plug the...

  • Page 111: Using Battery Power

    User's guide — 109 using battery power as your construction master pro dt printer works on ac power, it does not come with batteries. You can purchase aa batteries at your local radioshack, or any store that sells batteries. • batteries: four aa batteries 1. Switch power to “off.” 2. Turn calculator...

  • Page 112: Replacing The Paper Roll

    110 — construction master pro replacing the paper roll you can find replacement printer paper for calculators at your local staples, office depot, or other office supply store: • paper type: width: 57mm (2-1/4”); diameter: 86mm (3-3/8”) or less. 1. Cut leading edge of paper roll first, prior to inse...

  • Page 113

    User's guide — 111.

  • Page 114: Replacing The Ink Roller

    112 — construction master pro replacing the ink roller you can purchase a replacement ink roller from ci at www.Calculated.Com or by calling 1-800-854-8075. (ci product number 5002-ir1) 1. Move the power switch to “off.” 2. Remove the plastic print cover. See (a) on next page. 3. Remove the ink roll...

  • Page 115

    User's guide — 113.

  • Page 116: Notes On Using The Printer

    114 — construction master pro notes on using the printer auto-printing answers a unique feature of your construction master pro dt printer is that it will automatically print repetitive-solution problems when it is in printing mode (power switch must be set to “print”). In other words, it will autom...

  • Page 117

    User's guide — 115 print list command as a faster method to auto-print/preference setting, you can auto- matically print values in repetitive-solution problems (e.G. Stairs) by pressing [conv] [=]. Note: you do not have to access the preference setting or even be in print mode to use this setting; t...

  • Page 118

    116 — construction master pro annunciators some annunciators will print differently than those viewed on the calcu- lator display while in non-printing mode, or on the display of the non- printing construction master pro desktop and other construction mas- ter pro models. See the table below for a l...

  • Page 119: Masters

    User's guide — 117 appendix d — important notes for owners of previous construction masters ® if you are an owner of a previous construction master calculator, the following list will help you compare several new or enhanced features available on selected construction master pro calculators. New/enh...

  • Page 120

    118 — construction master pro (cont’d) new/enhanced function description preference settings −− dimensional formats for calculated areas and vol- umes may be set to display in preferred formats (e.G., sq. Feet, cu. Yards). Also, jack rafters and rake wall stud sizes may be set to display in either a...

  • Page 121: Off, Batteries, Errors

    User's guide — 119 appendix e — accuracy, auto shut- off, batteries, errors accuracy/errors accuracy/display capacity — your calculator has an eleven-digit dis- play made up of seven digits (normal display) and four fractional digits. Each calculation is carried out internally to ten digits. Errors ...

  • Page 122: Auto Shut-Off

    120 — construction master pro auto shut-off your calculator is designed to shut itself off after about 8-12 minutes of non-use. Battery(ies) • construction master pro dt (desktop) model (#44060) — one 3-volt lithium cr-2032 battery. • dt printer (#44065) — four aa batteries. • pro handhelds (#4030/#...

  • Page 123: Reset Key

    User's guide — 121 • the handheld models — − construction master pro lt (#4030) − construction master pro (#4060) − construction master pro trig plus iii (#4075) to replace the batteries, slide open the battery door (at top backside of unit) and replace with new batteries. Make sure the batteries ar...

  • Page 124: Area Formulas

    122 — construction master pro appendix f — area/volume formulas area formulas.

  • Page 125: Surface Area/volume Formulas

    User's guide — 123 surface area/volume formulas.

  • Page 126: Repair and Return

    124 — construction master pro repair and return warranty, repair and return information return guidelines: 1. Please read the warranty in this user's guide to determine if your calculated industries calculator, measuring device or electronic tool remains under warranty before calling or returning an...

  • Page 127: Warranty

    User's guide — 125 warranty warranty repair service – u.S.A. Calculated industries ("ci") warrants 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. If a defect exists during the warranty period, ci at its o...

  • Page 128: Disclaimer

    126 — construction master pro repair service – outside the u.S.A. To obtain warranty or non-warranty repair service for goods purchased outside the u.S., contact the dealer through which you initially pur- chased the product. If you cannot reasonably have the product repaired in your area, you may c...

  • Page 129: Legal Notes

    User's guide — 127 legal notes software copyrighted and licensed to calculated industries by construction master technologies, llc, 2003. User’s guide copyrighted by calculated industries, inc., 2003. Construction master ® and calculated industries ® are registered trade- marks of calculated industr...

  • Page 130: Index

    128 — construction master pro index accuracy/errors, 119 adding linear measurements, 39 angle — rise and hypotenuse known, 94 angle and diagonal (hypotenuse), 67 arc length, 52 arched windows, 51 area calculations, 41 area for roofing materials, 82 area, rectangular, 41 area, square, 41 area/volume,...

  • Page 131

    User's guide — 129 seconds, converting, 91 dimensional measurement unit keys, 13 dimensions (linear), entering, 27 dimensions (square/cubic), entering, 27 dimensions, adding, 32 dimensions, dividing, 33 dimensions, multiplying, 32 dimensions, subtracting, 32 entering dimensions, 27 error codes, 119 ...

  • Page 132

    130 — construction master pro notes:.

  • Page 133: Construction Master Pro

    Construction master pro model 4060 construction master pro lt model 4030 construction master pro dt printer (desktop model) model 44065 construction master pro trig plus iii model 4075 construction master pro dt (desktop model) model 44060 cm pro multi ug cover 4/9/03 4:58 pm page 2.

  • Page 134: Feet

    ~ # % feet = yard metric fractions diagonals x arc inch volume weights u ser’s g uide c onstruction m aster ® p ro f or m odels: 4060 c onstruction m aster ® p ro 4030 c onstruction m aster ® p ro lt 44060 c onstruction m aster ® p ro dt 44065 c onstruction m aster ® p ro dt p rinter 4075 c onstruct...