Pocket Reference Guide PROJECTCALC CLASSIC ® Model 8503
TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Definitions ................................1 Basic Keys ................................................1 Convert Key Functions ..............................2 Memory ....................................................2 Dimensional Unit Keys..............................3 Entering Square or Cubic Dimensions ......3 Fractional Resolution ................................4 Decorating Keys........................................4 Standard Sizes/Coverage Values............
The ProjectCalc ® Classic was designed specifically for home decorators. It’s an indispensable tool for all your home decorating projects! It helps you quickly figure project material quantities and costs for paint, tile and wallpaper, as well as linear distances, areas/volumes. Unlike other calculators, it works and converts directly in Feet-Inches-Fractions, Yards, Metric, Square and Cubic, so you don’t have to figure tedious math.
Convert Key Functions Ç — Convert Key Used with the dimensional unit keys to convert between dimensions (e.g., feet-inches to yards), the decorating keys to calculate material quantities, or with other keys to access special functions. Ç – — Sign (+ / –) Sets value on display to plus or minus. (Repeated presses of Ç – will change sign from plus or minus.) Ç ÷ — Square Root Finds square root of value in display. Ç x — x2 Finds square of value in display. Ç % — Pi (π) Constant 3.
Dimensional Unit Keys y — Yards Key Enters or converts to yards. f — Feet Key Enters or converts to feet as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the i and / keys for entering FeetInch Fraction values (e.g., 6 f 9 i 1 / 2). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Feet-Inch Fractions and Decimal Feet. i — Inch Key Enters or converts to inches as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the / key for entering fractional inch values (e.g., 9 i 1 / 2).
Fractional Resolution Your calculator is set to display fractional values to the nearest 16th of an inch (default setting). The current fractional resolution can be displayed by pressing Ç /. Repeated presses of / will then revolve through the available settings: 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. The setting you last see on the display will be permanently set when you exit the fractional setting display (simply press any other key to exit).
Ç 9 (Tile) Finds the number of tiles, based on an entered area. Repeated key presses will scroll between numbers of tiles for various "standard" tile sizes in this order: 18", 16", 13", 12", 10", 8", 6", 4", 2", 1" and 24" (starts from last tile displayed). Tile Note: Tile sizes are shown in inches, not square inches. In other words, a 6" tile is really 6" x 6," or a 36 square-inch tile, but it is labeled as a 6" size. Also, grout width (e.g.
EXAMPLES – CONVERSIONS, BASIC DIMENSIONAL MATH Linear Conversions Convert 16 feet to other dimensions. Keystroke o 16f Çy Çf Çi Çm Display 0. 16 FEET 5.333333 YD 16 FEET 0 INCH 192 INCH 4.8768 M Note: you can convert feet-inch-fraction entries to decimal feet or inches by pressing Ç f or Ç i. Square & Cubic Conversions Convert 25 square feet to other square dimensions. Keystroke o 25ff Çy Çm Display 0. 25. SQ FEET 2.777778 SQ YD 2.322576 SQ M Convert 25 cubic feet to cubic yards.
Basic Dimensional Math Keystroke o Display 0. Adding Dimensions: 10i+2f5i= Subtracting Dimensions: 5f–1i3/4= 3 FEET 3 INCH 4 FEET 10-1/4 INCH Dividing Dimensions: 10f÷1i1/4= 96. Multiplying Dimensions/Waste Factor Allowance: 150ff+10% 165. SQ FEET Finding Area/Square Feet: 2fx1f2i= 2.333333 SQ FEET Finding Volume/Cubic Feet: 5 f x 1 • 5 f x 2 i = 1.
DECORATING EXAMPLES – FINDING QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS Some basic examples are listed below to help you quickly determine the quantities of materials required for various home remodeling/decorating projects, such as installing tiles, painting and wallpapering rooms. Note on Adding a Waste Allowance: When estimating quantities, you may want to factor in a Waste Allowance to make sure you have enough material to allow for error. For example, add 10% to your total by pressing + 1 0 %.
Paint: How Much Wall Space Will it Cover? How many square feet will 10 gallons of paint cover? Keystroke o 1 0 Ç 7 (Paint) Display 0. 3,500.00 SQ FEET Note: Based on paint coverage of 350 square feet/gallon. You can only find coverage of paint by entering gallons (calculator cannot convert pints or quarts using a unitless entry). Wallpaper: How Many Rolls Do I Purchase? Estimate the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 15’ x 9’. Keystroke o 15fx9f= Ç 8 (Wallpaper) Display 0. 135.
Tiles: How Many Tiles Do I Need? Estimate how many tiles you need to cover a floor measuring 12’ x 10’. Add a 10% waste allowance, in case you need extra tile. Note: Grout width (e.g., 1/8 inch between tiles) not included in the calculation. Note: The ProjectCalc Classic lists 11 of the most popular tile sizes. Tile sizes may not be displayed in the order that you see here since the calculator remembers the last tile size that was displayed.
FINDING THE COST OF MATERIALS You can also use the ProjectCalc Classic to determine the total cost of a project, if you know the material’s cost per unit. See the following example. Paint: Cost of Estimate the amount of paint needed for a room measuring 15’ long x 12’ wide x 8’ high. If it costs $17.50 per gallon, what is the total cost? First, multiply the perimeter of the room with the wall height, and then calculate Paint. Keystroke Display o 0.
ACCURACY, AUTO SHUT-OFF, BATTERIES AND RESET 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 and Batteries: Auto Shut-Off: After 8-12 minutes of non-use. Batteries Included: Two LR-43 batteries. Battery-Life: 575 hours of actual use.
Reset If your calculator should ever "lock up," use the end of a paperclip (or something of similar size) to press the Reset switch. It is located above the m key at the upper right of the calculator.
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 product remains under warranty before calling or returning any device for evaluation or repairs. 2. If your product won't turn on, check the battery as outlined in the User's Guide. 3. If you need more assistance, please go to the website listed below. 4.
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 option, will either repair (using new or remanufactured parts) or replace (with a new or remanufactured calculator) the product at no charge.
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 purchased the product. If you cannot reasonably have the product repaired in your area, you may contact CI to obtain current product repair information and charges, including freight and duties.
Calculated Industries 4840 Hytech Drive Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A. Technical Support Line: 1-800-854-8075 Fax: 1-775-885-4949 techsup@calculated.com www.calculated.com Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, by Construction Master Technologies, LLC, 2006. User’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, 2006. ProjectCalc® and Calculated Industries® are trademarks and registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Designed in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent No.
