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Introducing HeavyCalc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Basic Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Dimension Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Area/Volume & Angle Keys . . . . .9
Excavation/Volume Keys . . . . . .10
Additional Key Functions  . . . . .12

Fractional Rounding Settings  . . .13

Using the HeavyCalc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Linear Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . .14
Square and Cubic Dimensions . .15
Dimension Conversions  . . . . . .16

Math Operations  . . . . . . . . . . .19

Memory Operation . . . . . . . . . .22
Fraction Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Paperless Tape Function . . . . . .27
Linear Calculations . . . . . . . . . .29
Area Calculations  . . . . . . . . . . .31

Volume Calculations . . . . . . . . .32
Right Triangle Problems  . . . . . .37
Basic Cut/Fill Solutions . . . . . . .42
Shrink & Swell Solutions –

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Material Volume  . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Accuracy/Display  . . . . . . . . . . .50
“Error” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Auto-Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Battery and  Auto Shut–off  . . . .51

Full Reset/All–Clear  . . . . . . . . .51

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Summary of Contents for HeavyCalc

Page 1: ...For Today s Excavation Professional CONSTRUCTION MASTER HEAVYCALC USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ubic Dimensions 15 Dimension Conversions 16 Math Operations 19 Memory Operation 22 Fraction Settings 25 Paperless Tape Function 27 Linear Calculations 29 Area Calculations 31 Volume Calculations 32 Ri...

Page 3: ...elated prob lems right in feet inches fractions and cubic yards Solve Dimensional Math with Ease Instant Dimensional Conversions English Metric Conversions Weight Volume Conversions Calculate Square R...

Page 4: ...play and all non perma nent registers On C On Clear Turns on power One press clears the last entry and display Two presses clear all temporary registers Conv Convert Used with dimensional keys to conv...

Page 5: ...lue to the Memory total in the sum mation register The Memory total is recalled by pressing Rcl M Conv M Memory Subtract Subtracts the dis played value from Memory Rcl Recall Recalls values stored in...

Page 6: ...in Feet Inch format For example 6 feet 9 1 2 inches is entered as follows 6 Feet 9 Inch 1 2 Repeated presses of this key during conversions will toggle between Feet Inch and Decimal Feet formats Inch...

Page 7: ...16 1 2 etc is used Rcl displays the current fractional setting Rcl x Imperial Metric Mode Selects either Imperial or Metric defaults for the following settings pitch stair riser height and on center s...

Page 8: ...dimen sioned cubic value or volume to a weight value using the Conv key and the stored Weight per Volume see below For example 5 Cu Yds Conv Weight equals 7 5 tons or 10 Weight tons Conv Cu Yds equal...

Page 9: ...and width Width Enters the value for width in dimen sion problems e g for calculating area or volume Also computes width from entered values of depth and per cent grade or slope Conv Width Percent Gr...

Page 10: ...on entered length width and depth values A second press will display the area in square feet based on entered length and width Successive presses will toggle the display between the calculated area a...

Page 11: ...ted Volume Enters or calcu lates the volume for compacted fill material Compacted fill is material that has been compacted Conv Comp Shrink Enters or recalls percent shrink factor for converting betwe...

Page 12: ...l ume and fraction set Conv Pi Constant 3 141593 Conv Toggles the sign of the displayed value between positive and negative Rcl Tape Accesses the paperless tape mode Conv Per Allows you to compute a t...

Page 13: ...set to 1 64 Conv 8 Fraction set to 1 8 Conv 7 Fraction set to Normal Mode reduces to the lowest common denominator Conv 9 Fraction set to Fixed Mode denomi nator value always fixed or remains the sam...

Page 14: ...m ples below show how to enter linear dimensions Dimension Keystrokes 5 Feet 5 Feet 1 2 Inch 1 2 5 Feet 1 Inch 5 Feet 1 Inch 5 Feet 1 1 2 Inch 5 Feet 1 Inch 1 2 10 Yards 10 Yds 17 5 Meters 17 5 m Note...

Page 15: ...Inch format cannot be used to directly enter square or cubic values By definition this display format is a linear measurement However the area or vol ume can be found through simple multipli cation Th...

Page 16: ...ULT VALUES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Linear Conversions Convert 14 feet to other linear dimen sions Keystrokes Display On C On C 0 14 Feet Conv Yds 4 666667 YD Conv Feet 14 FT 0 IN Conv Inch 168 IN Conv...

Page 17: ...ly has to be pressed once Keystrokes Display On C On C 0 14 Sq Feet Conv Inch 2016 SQ IN Yds 1 555556 SQ YD m 1 300643 SQ M Cubic Conversions Convert 14 cubic feet to other cubic dimensions Keystrokes...

Page 18: ...verting between weight and vol ume The weight volume ratio is per manently stored by entering the value and pressing Conv The default value is 1 5 tons per cubic yard Find the weight of 15 cubic yards...

Page 19: ...blems Adding Dimensions Add 7 feet 3 1 2 inches to 11 feet 4 inches 7 Feet 3 Inch 1 2 11 Feet 4 Inch 18 FT 7 1 2 IN Add 11 inches to 2 feet 1 inch 11 Inch 2 Feet 1 Inch 36 IN Add 2 feet 1 inch to 11 i...

Page 20: ...32 Inch 49 IN Multiplying Dimensions Multiply 5 feet 3 inches by 11 feet 6 1 2 inches 5 Feet 3 Inch x 11 Feet 6 Inch 1 2 60 59375 SQ FT Multiply 2 feet 7 inches by 10 2 Feet 7 Inch x 10 25 FT 10 IN Di...

Page 21: ...y type of number any dimension feet inch millimeter etc and convention non dimensioned linear square or cubic Find 18 of 500 feet 500 Feet x 18 90 FT 0 IN Add 10 for waste to 137 square feet 137 Sq Fe...

Page 22: ...emory Conv M subtracts the displayed val ue from Memory Rcl M recalls and displays the total value of the Memory Rcl Rcl displays and clears the Memory Conv Rcl clears memory without affecting the dis...

Page 23: ...M 255 745 Conv M 745 Rcl Rcl 135 3 10 Feet 5 Inch M 10 FT 5 IN 5 Feet 3 Inch 1 16 M 5 FT 3 1 16 IN Rcl Rcl 15 FT 8 1 16 IN You can also use Conv Rcl M to replace any value in Memory with your current...

Page 24: ...age and totals as well as the number count of values entered This is achieved by repeated presses of M after recalling the stored total value in Memory Keystrokes Display 1 M 1 2 M 2 3 M 3 4 M 4 5 M 5...

Page 25: ...in in perma nent memory until revised or reset The fractional level can be permanent ly revised by using Conv in conjunc tion with the numbers 1 2 3 4 6 and 8 The keystrokes and settings are as follow...

Page 26: ...are displayed in the set frac tional value not reduced Entries of higher accuracy values will be round ed to the nearest fraction of the accu racy setting for example for a fraction level setting of 1...

Page 27: ...c and the math operator x in the upper left corner of the display If an equals has been used in the middle of a string and then added to the letters SUB Subtotal will display in the upper left If equa...

Page 28: ...6 Feet 15 FT 0 IN 7 Feet 22 FT 0 IN 2 Access the Tape function Rcl TTL 22 FT 0 IN 3 Scroll from first value to total 01 4 FT 0 IN 02 5 FT 0 IN 03 6 FT 0 IN 04 7 FT 0 IN TTL 22 FT 0 IN 4 Scroll to last...

Page 29: ...ve equal spaces What is the length of each sec tion Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter overall length 78 Feet 6 Inch 78 FT 6 IN 3 Divide by number of spaces 5 15 FT 8 3 8...

Page 30: ...inches 19 feet 5 feet 6 1 2 inches 13 feet and 31 feet What is the total perimeter Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter all dimensions 32 Feet 32 FT 25 Feet 5 Inch 1 2 57 FT...

Page 31: ...plot measuring 112 feet 6 inches by 151 feet 8 inches Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length 112 Feet 6 Inch Length 12 FT 6 IN 3 Enter width 151 Feet 8 Inch Width 151...

Page 32: ...4 inches deep What s the volume of the driveway If con crete costs 47 per cubic yard how much will the concrete cost Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length width and d...

Page 33: ...topsoil to be removed is 8 inches what is the building area and volume of topsoil to be removed Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length and width of building 45 Feet Len...

Page 34: ...s Second find the total yards of concrete required and the total cost of concrete if the price is 55 a cubic yard Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length width and find...

Page 35: ...FT 5 Add to Memory M 6 Enter length width and find area C 9 Feet Length 9 Feet 6 Inch Width Conv Vol 85 5 SQ FT 7 Add to Memory M 8 Find total Area Volume Rcl Rcl 1038 917 SQ FT x 4 Inch 1 2 389 5937...

Page 36: ...inches wide and 345 feet long Find the volume of soil removed Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length width and depth of trench 345 Feet Length 6 Feet Depth 24 Inch Widt...

Page 37: ...ght triangle Slope and percent grade are computed using the values for width and depth or drop Slope can be entered as either a ratio of run per unit rise or as a decimal degree Percent grade is enter...

Page 38: ...square up diagonal length If the slab is 4 inches thick what are the area and volume of the slab Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter length width and depth 45 Feet 6 Inch...

Page 39: ...ree slope and a total drop of 2 feet Step Keystroke Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter slope and drop 5 Conv 0 Conv Depth 2 Feet Depth 3 Solve for width Width 22 FT 10 5 16 IN Note Slope a...

Page 40: ...r On C On C 0 Solve Drop using Slope ratio 2 Enter 4 1 slope and width 4 Conv Depth 25 Feet Width 3 Solve for drop Depth 6 FT 3 IN Solve Drop using Slope degree 4 Enter 5 slope 5 Conv 0 Conv Depth 5 S...

Page 41: ...oke Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 Solve for degree of Slope 2 Enter drop as Depth 3 Feet 6 Inch Depth 3 Enter distance Width 20 Feet Width 4 Find degree of slope Conv Depth 9 926246 Solve for...

Page 42: ...isplay 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 Solve for 1st Cut Fill mark 2 Enter proposed elevation 4 Feet Prop 3 Enter 1st existing elevation 3 Feet Exist 4 Find 1st Cut Fill Cut Fill 1 FT 0 IN FILL Solve f...

Page 43: ...Clear calculator On C On C 0 Solve for 1st Cut Fill mark 2 Enter proposed elevation 15 5 Feet Prop 3 Enter 1st existing elevation 17 3 Feet Exist 4 Find 1st Cut Fill Cut Fill 1 8 FT CUT Solve for 2nd...

Page 44: ...of a Grid cell are 75 4 feet 77 5 feet 74 6 feet and 80 5 feet If the proposed eleva tion is 83 feet and the area of the Grid is 2 000 square feet what is the vol ume in cubic yards of cut or fill re...

Page 45: ...Fill 5 Enter average as existing elevation Exist 6 Enter proposed elevation 83 Feet Prop 7 Find cut or fill Cut Fill 6 FT FILL Solve for Grid Volume 8 Enter grid area and find volume x 2000 Sq Ft 1200...

Page 46: ...ey Entered values for Percent Shrink and Percent Swell will remain in Memory until they are revised or reset Conv x Finding Loose Volume How much dry gravel will be trucked out of a hole to be dug tha...

Page 47: ...3 Solve for volume Vol 194 4444 CU YD 4 Enter as Bank Volume Bank Solve Loose Fill Volume 5 Enter 15 swell factor 15 Conv Loose 6 Find Loose Volume Loose 223 6111 CU YD User s Guide 47...

Page 48: ...volume Assume a Swell Factor of 5 and a Shrink Factor of 10 What is the total weight of the sand if it weighs 1 55 tons per cubic yard Steps Keystrokes Display 1 Clear calculator On C On C 0 2 Enter...

Page 49: ...6 Enter unit weight 1 55 Conv 7 Recall Bank Volume Bank 128 6008 CU YD 8 Find weight Weight 199 3313 TON 9 Reset calculator Conv x 0 User s Guide 49...

Page 50: ...hen you make an incorrect entry or the answer is beyond the range of the calculator it will display the word Error To clear an error condition you must hit the On C but ton twice At this point you mus...

Page 51: ...y become very dim or erratic replace the battery Warning Please use caution when dispos ing of your old batteries They contain hazardous chemicals Your calculator is designed to shut itself off after...

Page 52: ...R MADE SOME EXAMPLES OFDAMAGES NOT COV ERED BY WARRANTY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO BATTERY LEAKAGE BENDING OR VISIBLE CRACK ING OFTHE LCD WHICHARE PRESUMEDTOBE DAM AGESRESULTING FROM MISUSEORABUSE...

Page 53: ...ir information and charges Repairs are guaranteed for 90 days Not all countries have CII Authorized Service Providers or the same warranty and service policies To obtain warranty or non warranty repai...

Page 54: ...ENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIALDAM AGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT ORITS DOCUMENTATION The warranty disclaimer and reme dies set forth above are exclusive and replace all others oral or written ex...

Page 55: ...rs and digital measuring instruments is al ways looking for new product ideas in these areas If you have one or if you have any suggestions for improvements to this product or its User s Guide please...

Page 56: ...S are registered trademarks and HEAVYCALC is a trademark of Calculated Industries Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Designed in the United States of America by Calculated Industries Inc 1998 Calculated Industri...

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