Calculated Industries 8515 User Manual
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Roof Bundle
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Cost
Gravel
Block
Brick
Tile
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Wallpaper
Paint
4x8 Sheet
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Studs
Bd Feet
MC
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Conv
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Model
8516
P
ROJECT
C
ALC
®
Calculated Industries
4840 Hytech Drive
Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A.
Technical Support Line:
1-775-885-4975
Fax: 1-775-885-4949
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Calculated Industries, by Construction
Master Technologies, LLC, 2002.
User’s Guide copyrighted by
Calculated Industries, 2002.
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®
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File: 8516-UG-B
USER'S GUIDE
P
ROJECT
C
ALC
Linear Conversions
Convert 16 feet to other dimensions:
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
16 [Feet]
16
FEET
[Conv] [Yds]
5.333333
YD
[Conv] [Feet]
16
FEET
0
INCH
[Conv] [Inch]
192
INCH
[Conv] [Met]
4.8768
M
Square & Cubic Conversions
Convert 25 square feet to other square dimensions:
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
25 [Feet] [Feet]*
25.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [Yds]
2.777778
SQ YD
[Conv] [Met]
2.322576
SQ M
Convert 25 cubic feet to cubic yards. Then find
cost at $50 per yard:
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
25 [Feet] [Feet] [Feet]*
25.
CU FEET
[Conv] [Yds]
0.925926
CU YD
[x] 50 [Conv] [•]
46.30
*Press [Feet] twice for square feet; press [Feet] three
times for cubic feet.
Dimensional Math
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
10 [Inch] [+] 2 [Feet] 5 [Inch] [=]
3
FEET
3
INCH
2 [Feet] [x] 1 [Feet] 2 [Inch] [=]
2.333333
SQ FEET
5 [Feet] [-] 1 [Inch] 3 [/] 4[=]
4
FEET
10-1/4
INCH
10 [Feet] [÷] 1 [Inch] 1 [/] 4 [=]
96.
59 [Feet] [Feet] [+] 10 [%]
64.9
SQ FEET
“Square-up”/Diagonal
“Square up”(find the diagonal to ensure a perfect
square) a concrete pad that has a length of 10 feet
and a width of 20 feet.
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
10 [Feet] [Conv] [x] [+]
100.
SQ FEET
20 [Feet] [Conv] [x]
400.
SQ FEET
[=]
500.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [÷]
22
FEET
4-5/16
INCH
Material Calculations
The following calculations are based on common
industry standards (see “
Default Values for
Materials
”) for estimating quantities of materials.
You may need to adjust your calculations if you use
values other than specified. Also, remember to factor
in a waste allowance when ordering materials.
Tons of Gravel
How much gravel do you need to cover a 36' x 11'
driveway 2" deep?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
36 [Feet] [x] 11 [Feet] [ x ] 2 [Inch] [=]
66.
CU FEET
[Conv] [0]
(Gravel)
3.18 tn
Number of Tiles
Find the number of 18" tiles required for 40 square
feet of floor area. Also, find the number of 12" and
8" tiles.
DIMENSION EXAMPLES
MATERIAL EXAMPLES
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
40 [Feet] [Feet]
40.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [1]
(Tile)
17.78
(18 in)
[1]
(Tile)
40.00
(12 in)
[1]
(Tile)
90.00
(8 in)
Number of Bricks/Blocks
for a Wall
Find the number of (face) bricks or concrete blocks
needed to do a 40' x 3' wall.
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
40 [Feet] [x] 3 [Feet] [=]
120.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [2]
(Brick)
822.86 F br
[Conv] [3]
(Block)
135.00 bL
Number of Paver Bricks
Find the number of (paver) bricks required for a 3'
x 18' walkway.
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
3 [Feet] [x] 18 [Feet] [=]
54.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [2]
(Brick)
370.29 F br
[2]
(Brick)
243.00 P br
Number of 4'x8' Sheets
How many 4' x 8' drywall sheets do you need for
a wall measuring 20' 5" x 15'?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
20 [Feet] 5 [Inch] [x] 15 [Feet] [=]
306.25
SQ FEET
[Conv] [4]
(4x8 Sheet)
9.57 Sh
Gallons of Paint
How many gallons of paint will you need to cover
a wall that measures 32' x 25'?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
32 [Feet] [x] 25 [Feet] [=]
800.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [5]
(Paint)
2.29 GL
How many square feet will 2 gallons cover?
Keystroke
Display
2 [Conv] [5]
(Paint)
700.
SQ FEET
Rolls of Wallpaper
Find the number wallpaper rolls needed for a wall
measuring 10' 6" x 12'.
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
10 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [x] 12 [Feet] [=]
126.
SQ FT
[Conv] [6]
(Wallpaper)
2.25 rl
Board Feet Calculations
Find the total board feet for three 2" x 4" x 14'
boards:
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
2 [Inch] [x] 4 [Inch] [x] 14 [Feet] [=] 1344.
CU INCH
[Conv] [7]
(Board Feet)
9.33 bF
[x] 3 [=]
27.99
Number of Studs
How many 16" on-center studs are required for a
15 feet 6-1/2 inch wall?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
15 [Feet] 6 [Inch] 1 [/] 2
15
FEET
6-1/2
INCH
[Conv] [8]
(Studs)
13. St
*Automatically includes one stud for the end.
Bundles of Roof Shingles
How many bundles of roof shingles will you need
to cover a 14' x 11' roof?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
14 [Feet] [x] 11 [Feet] [=]
154.
SQ FEET
[Conv] [9]
(Roof Bundle)
4.62 rF bn
[On/C] — On/Clear Key
Turns power on. Pressing once clears the display.
Pressing twice clears all temporary values.
[Off] — Off Key
Turns all power off, clearing all non-permanent
registers.
[%] — Percent Key
Four-function percent key.
[+] [–] [x] [÷] [=]
Arithmetic operation keys.
[0] — [9] and [ • ]
Digits used for keying-in numbers.
Dimension Keys
Entering Square or Cubic
To label a dimension as “square” or “cubic,” enter the
value, then press the desired dimension key twice for
square and three times for cubic. For example, to
enter 25 cubic yards, press 25 [Yds] [Yds] [Yds].
[Yds] — Yards Key
Enters or converts to
yards.
[Feet] — Feet Key
Enters or converts to feet as whole or decimal
numbers. Also used with the [Inch] and [/] keys
for entering Feet-Inch values (e.g., 6 [Feet] 9
[Inch] 1 [/] 2). Repeated presses during conver-
sions toggle between Feet-Inch and Decimal Feet.
[Inch] — Inch Key
Enters or converts to
inches. Entry can be whole
or decimal numbers. Also used with the [/] key for
entering fractional inch values (e.g., 9 [Inch] 1 [/]
2). Repeated presses during conversions toggle
between Fractional and Decimal Inches.
[Met] — Meter Key
Enters or converts to
meters.
[ / ] — Fraction Bar Key
Used to enter fractions. Fractions can be entered
as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (3/2, 9/8).
Fraction Resolution
Your calculator is set to display fractional values to
the nearest 16th of an inch. 1/64 resolution can be
displayed by pressing [/] with the value in the dis-
play. The fractional resolution of the calculator can
be permanently set by pressing [Conv] [/] with a
clear (zero) display. Repeat presses of the [/] will
then revolve through the available settings: 1/16,
1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8.
Convert Key Functions
[Conv] — Convert Key
Used with the dimensional keys to convert
between dimensions or with other keys to access
special functions:
[Conv] [ % ] — Pi (
π
) Constant 3.141593
[Conv] [ x ] — x2
[Conv] [ ÷ ] — Square Root (÷)
[Conv] [ – ] — Sign (+ / –) Toggle
[Conv] [ • ] — Per Function
"Cost" function allows you to compute a total material cost
given a unit dimension and an entered
Per Unit Cost.
KEY DEFINITIONS
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
option will either repair (using new or remanufactured
parts) or replace (with a new or remanufactured calculator)
the product at no charge.
THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT IF IT
HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY MISUSE, ALTERATION, ACCI-
DENT, IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATION, OR IF
UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED OR MADE.
SOME EXAMPLES OF DAMAGES NOT COVERED BY WAR-
RANTY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, BATTERY
LEAKAGE, BENDING, OR VISIBLE CRACKING OF THE LCD,
WHICH ARE PRESUMED TO BE DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM MISUSE OR ABUSE.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S., ship the product
postage paid to Calculated Industries (address and web site
listed on opposite page). Please provide an explanation of
the service requirement, your name, address, day phone
number and dated proof of purchase (typically a sales
receipt). If the product is over 90 days old, include pay-
ment of $6.95 for return shipping and handling within the
contiguous 48 states. (Outside the contiguous 48 states,
please call CI for return shipping costs.)
A repaired or replacement product assumes the remaining
warranty of the original product or 90 days, whichever is
longer.
Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty
period or service requested due to damage resulting from
misuse or abuse.
Contact Calculated Industries to obtain current product
repair information and charges. Repairs are guaranteed for
90 days.
To obtain warranty or non-warranty repair service for
goods purchased outside the U.S., contact the dealer
through which you initially purchased the product. If you
cannot reasonably have the product repaired in your area,
you may contact CI to obtain current product repair infor-
mation and charges, including freight and duties. (CI’s
address and web site are listed on opposite page)
CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT’S
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS PROD-
UCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PRO-
CEDURES, MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND PREPRO-
GRAMMED MATERIAL, IS SOLD “AS IS,” AND YOU THE
PURCHASER ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALI-
TY AND PERFORMANCE.
IN NO EVENT WILL CI BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION.
The warranty, disclaimer, and remedies set forth above are
exclusive and replace all others, oral or written, expressed or
implied. No CI dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to
make any modification, extension, or addition to this warran-
ty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may
also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Conversiones Lineales
Convierte 16 pies a otras dimensiones.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
16 [Feet]
16.
FEET
[Conv][Yds]
5.333333
YD
[Conv][Feet]
16
FEET
0
INCH
[Conv][Inch]
192
INCH
[Conv][Met]
4.8768
M
Conversiones Cuadradas y Cúbicas
Convertir 25 pies cuadrados a otros cuadrados.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
25[Feet][Feet]*
25.
SQ FEET
[Conv][Yds]
2.777778
SQ YD
[Conv][Met]
2.322576
SQ M
Convertir 25 pies cúbicos a yardas cúbicas. Luego
saber el costo a $50 por yarda.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
25[Feet][Feet][Feet]*
25.
CU FEET
[Conv][Yds]
0.925926
CU YD
[x]50[Conv][•]
46.30
*Presione [Feet] dos veces para pies cuadrados; pulse
[Feet] tres veces para pies cúbicos.
Matemática Dimensional
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
10[Inch][+]2[Feet]5[Inch][=]
3
FEET
3
INCH
2[Feet][x]1[Feet]2[Inch][=]
2.333333
SQ FEET
5[Feet][-]1[Inch]3[/]4[=]
4
FEET
10-1/4
INCH
10[Feet][÷]1 pulgada 1[/]4[=]
96.
59[Feet][Feet][+]10[%]
64.9
SQ FEET
“Cuadrado hacia arriba”/Diagonal
“Cuadrados hacia arriba”(encuentre el diagonal
para asegurar un cuadrado perfecto) un piso de
concreto mide 10 pies de largo y 20 pies de ancho.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
10[Feet][Conv][x][+]
100.
SQ FEET
20[Feet][Conv][x]
400.
SQ FEET
[=]
500.
SQ FEET
[Conv][÷]
22
FEET
4-5/16
INCH
Calculaciones de Material
Las siguientes calculaciones son basadas en la indus-
tria común
(mire los valores usados en la siguiente página)
para estimar cantidades de material. Usted talvez tenga
que hacer algunos ajustes a sus calculaciones si usa
otros valores. También recuerde que al ordenar material
debe de incluir el factor de material desperdiciado.
Toneladas de Grava
Cuanta grava necesita para cubrir un entrada de
carros de 36'x11' de 2' de profundidad?
Keystroke
Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
36 [Feet] [x] 11 [Feet] [ x ] 2 [Inch] [=]
66.
CU FEET
[Conv] [0]
(Grava)
3.18 tn
Número de Azulejos
Encuentre el número de azulejos del tamaño de 18
pulgadas que sea requirido para el área de un piso de
40 pies cuadrados. Tambien, encuentre el número de
azulejos del tamaño de 12 pulgadas y 8 pulgadas.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
40[Feet][Feet]
40.
SQ FEET
[Conv][1](Azulejas)
17.78 (18
INCH
)
[1](Azulejas)
40.00 (12
INCH
)
[1](Azulejas)
90.00 (8
INCH
)
Número de Ladrillos
o Bloque para Pared
Encuentre el número de (caras) de ladrillo o bloques
de concreto necesitados para una pared 40'x3'.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
40[Feet][x]3[Feet][=]
120.
SQ FEET
[Conv][2](Ladrillos)
822.86 F br
[Conv][3](Bloques)
135.00 bl
Número de Ladrillo de Pavimento
Encuentre el numero de Ladrillo de pavimento
requeridos para un camino de 3'x18'.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
3[Feet][x]18[Feet][=]
54.
SQ FEET
[Conv][2](Ladrillos)
370.29 F br
[2](Ladrillos)
243.00 P br
Número de Hojas de 4'x8'
Cuantas hojas de pared sin cemento necesita para
una pared que mide 20'5"x15'?
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
20[Feet]5[Inch][x]15[Feet][=]
306.25
SQ FEET
[Conv][4](4x8 Hojas)
9.57 Sh
Galones de Pintura
Cuantos Galones de Pintura necesita para cubrir
una pared de 32'x25'
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
32[Feet][x]25[Feet][=]
800.
SQ FEET
[Conv][5](Pintura)
2.29 GL
Cuantos pies cuadrados cubrirán 2 galones?
Teclas
Pantalla
2[C
ONV
][5](P
AINT
)
700.
SQ FEET
Rollos de Papel Pintado
Encuentre el número de rollos de papel necesita-
dos para una pared de 10'6"x12'
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
10[Feet]6[inch][x]12[Feet][=]
126.
SQ FEET
[Conv][6](Wallpaper)
2.25 rl
Calculaciones de pies por Tabla
Encuentre el total de pies por tabla para tres 2"x4"
x14' tablas.
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
2[Inch][x]4[Inch][x]14[Feet][=]
1344.
CU INCH
[Conv][7](Bd Feet)
9.33 bf
[x]3[=]
27.99
Número de Tachuelas
Cuantas tachones de 16" en el centro son requeri-
das para una pared de 15 pies 6-a/2 pulgadas?
Teclas
Pantalla
[On/C][On/C]
0.
15[Feet]6[Inch]1[/]2
15
FEET
6-1/2
INCH
[Conv][8](Studs)
13. St
*Automáticamente incluye una tachuela para los lados.
CONTINUADO
.....
Default Values for Materials
Key
(LCD Legend): Value
Gravel
(tn)
: 1 ton equals 0.77 cubic yards (or
equal to 1.3 tons per cubic yard)
Tile
: 18 inch, 12 inch, 8 inch, 6 inch, 4 inch, 2
inch, 1 inch sizes (Note: calculator does not
adjust for grout)
Brick
(F br or P br)
: 21 square inch for “Face”
bricks or 32 square inch “Paver” bricks. Based
on Modular U.S. brick (3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8")
including 3/8" mortar (4" x 2-5/8" x 8")
Block
(bL)
: 128 square inches includes 1/2"
mortar
4'x8' Sheet
(Sh)
: 32 square feet (typically used for
drywall or sheet material).
Paint
(GL)
: 1 gallon covers 350 square feet
Wallpaper
(rl)
: 1 roll covers 56 square feet
(U.S. double roll)
Board Feet
(bF)
: 1 board ft. = 144 cubic inches
Studs
(St)
: 16 inch on-center (Note: one stud is
automatically added to the end)
Roof Bundles
(rF bn)
: 1 bundle equals 33.33
square feet
Memory
[Conv] [+]
(M+)
— Store value in semi-perma-
nent memory (e.g., 150 [Conv] [+]). Semi-per-
manent means the value is cleared when the
calculator is turned off.
[Conv] [=]
(MR)
— Recall memory value
(e.g., if 150 has been stored in Memory,
pressing [Conv] [=] will display 150).
[Conv] [On/C]
(MC)
— Clears memory value.
[Off]
— Clears memory value.
Reset
If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset
– a small hole located above the [Met] key/upper
right – using the end of a paper clip.
Accuracy
The normal display is seven digits; fraction display
four digits. Fraction resolution displays values to the
nearest 16th of an inch, unless changed by user. Each
calculation is carried out internally to ten digits.
Auto Shut-Off & Batteries
Auto Shut-Off
: After 8-12 minutes of non-use.
Batteries Included: Two LR-43 batteries.
Battery-Life
: 575 hours of actual use.
The Model 8515 ProjectCalc uses
two (2) long-life LR-43 batteries,
which should last for approxi-
mately 575 hours of actual
use. To replace the batteries,
use a small Phillips
head screwdriver
and unscrew
the three small
screws on the
back of the calculator.
Carefully remove the
lower back housing.
Remove the old batteries from the clips and replace
with two new LR-43 batteries. Make sure the positive
sides (+) are facing up. Replace the calculator back-
plate and re-attach the three screws. NOTE:
Replacement LR-43 batteries are available at most
discount or electronics stores. Or, you may call
Calculated Industries at 1-800-854-8075.
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