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Calculated Industries Sheet Metal/HVAC Pro Calc User Manual

Calculated Industries Sheet Metal/HVAC Pro Calc
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Calculated Industries Sheet Metal/HVAC Pro Calc Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
CategoryCalculator
ManufacturerCalculated Industries
Power SourceBattery
FunctionsSheet metal calculations, HVAC calculations
Dimensions5.7 x 3.0 x 0.6 Inches (145 x 76 x 15 mm)

Summary

INTRODUCTION

KEY DEFINITIONS

BASIC OPERATION KEYS

Defines fundamental calculator keys like On/Clear, Off, and arithmetic operations.

CONVERT KEY—UNIT CONVERSIONS and SECOND FUNCTIONS

Explains unit conversion and accessing secondary functions via the Convert key.

MEMORY and STORAGE FUNCTIONS

Details calculator memory operations and storage registers (M1-M3).

FEET-INCH-FRACTION and METRIC KEYS

Covers keys used for entering Feet-Inch-Fraction and Metric measurements.

TRIGONOMETRIC KEYS

Explains the calculator keys for trigonometric calculations.

PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM / RIGHT TRIANGLE KEYS

Covers keys for solving right triangle problems using Pythagorean theorem.

LAW OF COSINES / NON-90 DEGREE TRIANGLE KEYS

Details keys for non-right triangle mathematics and calculations.

OFFSET KEYS

Explains the function of keys used for offset calculations.

FAN LAW KEYS

Covers calculator keys for performing fan law calculations.

VELOCITY PRESSURE / FPM KEYS

Explains keys for velocity pressure and FPM calculations.

CIRCULAR / ARC FUNCTION KEYS

Covers keys for solving circle and arc related problems.

COLUMN / CONE KEY

Explains keys for calculating column and cone volume/area.

HIP/VALLEY and JACK RAFTER KEYS

Details keys for calculating roof framing rafter lengths.

STAIR KEY

Explains keys used for stair layout calculations.

GETTING STARTED

ORDER OF OPERATIONS

Explains the calculator's order of operations method.

USING PARENTHESES

Details how to use parentheses for mathematical operations.

SETTING FRACTIONAL RESOLUTION

Guides on setting the calculator's fractional display resolution.

SETTING FIXED/CONSTANT FRACTIONAL RESOLUTION

Guides on setting fractional display to a fixed or constant resolution.

ENTERING DIMENSIONS

Entering Linear Dimensions

Explains how to input linear measurements in Feet-Inch-Fraction format.

Entering Square/Cubic Dimensions

Explains how to input square and cubic measurements.

CONVERSIONS (LINEAR, AREA, VOLUME)

Linear Conversions

Converts linear units between Feet, Inches, Meters, and Millimeters.

Converting Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet

Converts Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet.

Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions

Converts Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions.

Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches

Converts Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches.

Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches

Converts Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches.

Square Conversions

Converts square units between Feet, Inches, Meters, and Millimeters.

Cubic Conversions

Converts cubic units between Feet, Inches, Meters, and Millimeters.

PERFORMING BASIC MATH WITH DIMENSIONS

Adding Dimensions

Explains how to add dimensional values in various units.

Subtracting Dimensions

Explains how to subtract dimensional values in various units.

Multiplying Dimensions

Explains how to multiply dimensional values in various units.

Dividing Dimensions

Explains how to divide dimensional values in various units.

Percentage Calculations

Explains how to perform percentage calculations.

MEMORY OPERATION

M+ Memory Operations

Details for using the standard cumulative memory (M+).

M1/M2/M3 Storage Registers

Details for using the permanent storage registers (M1, M2, M3).

EXAMPLES — USING THE SHEET METAL/HVAC PRO

BASIC EXAMPLES

Demonstrates fundamental calculator applications and keystrokes.

TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Finding Sine, Cosine, Tangent

Explains how to find basic trigonometric values.

Finding “Angle A” (ArcSin, ArcCos, ArcTan)

Explains how to find angles from trigonometric values.

Using Trigonometry to Find Unknown Side

Demonstrates finding unknown sides using trigonometry.

Using Trigonometry to Find Unknown Angle or Side

Demonstrates finding unknown angles or sides using trigonometry.

D:M:S EXAMPLE

Converting Degrees:Minutes:Seconds

Explains conversion between D:M:S and Decimal Degrees.

VELOCITY PRESSURE / VELOCITY EXAMPLES

Converting Velocity Pressure to FPM

Converts Velocity Pressure (VP) readings to Feet per Minute (FPM).

Converting FPM to Velocity Pressure

Converts Feet per Minute (FPM) to Velocity Pressure (VP).

OFFSET EXAMPLES

Offset, Basic Example

Demonstrates calculation of basic offset measurements.

OGEE Offset in Feet-Inch-Fractions

Calculates OGEE offset dimensions in imperial units.

OGEE Offset, in Millimeters

Calculates OGEE offset dimensions in metric units.

Dividing Offset into Multiple Degreed Elbows for Manageable Sections

Explains segmenting offsets into manageable degreed elbows.

Change OGEE Offset

Demonstrates calculations for changing OGEE offset dimensions.

LAW OF COSINES EXAMPLES

Non-90 Degree Triangle Measurement Using Law of Cosines and Heron’s Theorem

Calculates angles and area of non-right triangles using LoC and Heron's.

Using Law of Cosines and Pythagorean Theorem to Calculate Offset, Length, and Angle

Applies Law of Cosines and Pythagoras to calculate dimensions.

Sheet Metal Panels for an Irregular Hip Roof

Calculates angles for irregular hip roof sheet metal panels.

Inline Duct, Single Offset (Computing Offset, Length, and Angle)

Calculates offset, length, and angle for inline duct single offset.

Inline Duct, Double Offset (Computing Offset, Length and Angle)

Calculates offset, length, and angle for inline duct double offset.

Objects at Right Angles

Handles calculations for objects positioned at right angles.

Calculating Angles Between Objects (“Angle Between”)

Calculates the angle between two objects using triangles.

FAN LAW EXAMPLES

Fan Law 1

Demonstrates calculations for Fan Law 1.

Fan Law 2

Demonstrates calculations for Fan Law 2.

Fan Law 3

Demonstrates calculations for Fan Law 3.

ARC / CIRCLE EXAMPLES

Arc Length — Degree and Diameter Known

Calculates arc length given degree and diameter.

Arc Length — Degree and Radius Known

Calculates arc length given degree and radius.

Using ArcK to Calculate an Arc Length

Uses the ArcK constant to calculate arc length.

Arc Calculations — Arc Length and Diameter Known

Calculates arc degree, chord length, and segment properties.

Arched/Circular Rake-Walls — Chord Length and Segment Rise Known

Calculates rake-wall dimensions given chord length and segment rise.

Arched Windows

Calculates radius, angle, length, and area for arched windows.

CONCRETE/PAVING

Squaring-up a Foundation

Ensures foundation squareness using diagonal measurement.

Volume of a Rectangle

Calculates the volume of a rectangular prism.

Volume of Columns

Calculates the volume of cylindrical columns.

RIGHT TRIANGLE and ROOF FRAMING EXAMPLES

Roof Framing Definitions

Defines key terms used in roof framing calculations.

Degree of Pitch

Calculates percent grade, slope, and pitch from degrees.

Percent Grade

Calculates slope, pitch, and degrees from percent grade.

Common Rafter Length

Calculates the point-to-point length of a common rafter.

Common Rafter Length — Pitch Unknown

Calculates common rafter length when pitch is unknown.

Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse)

Calculates triangle angle and diagonal (hypotenuse).

Rise

Calculates the rise of a stair.

Rise and Diagonal

Calculates rise and diagonal of a right triangle.

Sheathing Cut

Calculates the length of roof sheathing needed.

Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters

Calculates regular hip/valley and jack rafter lengths.

Jack Rafters — Using Other Than 16 Inch On-Center Spacing

Calculates jack rafters with custom on-center spacing.

Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters — Descending, with On-Center Spacing Maintained

Calculates irregular rafters with maintained on-center spacing.

STAIR LAYOUT EXAMPLES

Stair Layout Definitions

Defines key terms used in stair layout calculations.

Stairs — Given Only Floor-to-Floor Rise

Calculates stair dimensions given only floor-to-floor rise.

Stairs — Given Only the Run

Calculates stair dimensions given only the total run.

Stairs — Given Rise and Run

Calculates stair dimensions given rise and run.

Baluster Spacing

Calculates the exact spacing between balusters.

APPENDIX A — TRIGONOMETRY FORMULAS

Sine

Provides the formula for calculating sine.

Cosine

Provides the formula for calculating cosine.

Tangent

Provides the formula for calculating tangent.

APPENDIX B — AREA / VOLUME FORMULAS

AREA FORMULAS

Provides formulas for calculating geometric areas.

SURFACE AREA / VOLUME FORMULAS

Provides formulas for surface area and volume.

APPENDIX C — OFFSET FORMULAS

APPENDIX D — LAW OF COSINES / HERON’S THEOREM FORMULAS

Law of Cosines

Provides mathematical formulas for the Law of Cosines.

Law of Sines

Provides mathematical formulas for the Law of Sines.

Heron’s Theorem

Provides mathematical formulas for Heron's Theorem.

APPENDIX E — FAN LAW FORMULAS

Fan Law 1 Formula

Provides the mathematical formula for Fan Law 1.

Fan Law 2 Formula

Provides the mathematical formula for Fan Law 2.

Fan Law 3 Formula

Provides the mathematical formula for Fan Law 3.

APPENDIX F — DEFAULT SETTINGS

APPENDIX G — PREFERENCE SETTINGS

Fractional Resolution

Sets the calculator's fractional display format.

Area Display Format

Sets the display format for area calculation results.

Volume Display Format

Sets the display format for volume calculation results.

Tread Width

Sets the desired tread width for stair calculations.

Stairwell — Headroom Height

Sets the desired headroom height for stairwell calculations.

Floor Thickness

Sets the desired floor thickness for stair calculations.

Jack Rafters Descending or Ascending

Sets the display order for jack rafters (descending/ascending).

Irregular Jack Rafters O-C or Mate

Sets irregular jack spacing to On-Center or Mate.

Exponent Off or On

Controls the calculator's exponent mode (on/off).

Meter Linear Display

Sets the linear decimal format for meter measurements.

Degrees Displayed

Sets the rounding and display format for degrees.

Mathematical Operations

Sets the calculation operation method (Order/Chain).

Fractional Mode

Sets the fractional display mode (Standard/Constant).

APPENDIX H — CARE INSTRUCTIONS

APPENDIX I — ACCURACY, AUTO SHUT-OFF, BATTERIES, ERRORS

Accuracy/Errors

Discusses calculator accuracy, display capacity, and error codes.

Auto Shut-Off

Explains the calculator's automatic power-off feature.

Battery(ies)

Provides information on batteries and replacement instructions.

REPAIR AND RETURN

Return Guidelines

Provides instructions for returning the device for service.

WARRANTY

Warranty Repair Service – U.S.A.

Details warranty repair service procedures within the USA.

Non-Warranty Repair Service – USA

Details non-warranty repair services within the USA.

Repair Service – Outside the USA

Details warranty and non-warranty repair services outside the USA.

Disclaimer

Legal disclaimer regarding product quality and performance.

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