Calculated Industries 8515 - Manual (Page 2)

Calculated Industries
4840 Hytech Drive
Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A.
Technical Support Line:
1-775-885-4975
Fax: 1-775-885-4949
[email protected]
http://www.calculated.com
Software copyrighted and licensed to
Calculated Industries, by Construction
Master Technologies, LLC, 2003.
User’s Guide copyrighted by
Calculated Industries, 2003.
ProjectCalc ® and Calculated Industries ®
are trademarks and registered trademarks
of Calculated Industries, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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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 any device for evaluation or repairs.
2. If your calculator won't turn on, try pressing the "Reset
Button" first. If it still won't turn on, check the batteries as
outlined in the User's Guide.
3. If there is a black spot on the LCD screen, THIS IS NOT A
WARRANTY DEFECT. The unit can be repaired. Call for
a repair quote before returning your unit.
4. If you need more assistance, please go to our website at
www.calculated.com and click on Support, then Repair
Services FAQs.
5. If you believe you need to return your calculator, please
speak to a Calculated Industries representative for addi-
tional information!
Call Toll Free: 1-800-854-8075
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, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATION, OR IF UNAUTHO-
RIZED REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED OR MADE. SOME EXAM-
PLES OF DAMAGES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY 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 payment 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 peri-
od 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 information and charges, includ-
ing 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 PRODUCT,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES,
MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND PREPROGRAMMED MATERI-
AL, IS SOLD “AS IS,” AND YOU THE PURCHASER ASSUME
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.
IN NO EVENT WILL CI BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPE-
CIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT-
ING 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 warranty. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied war-
ranties 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.
Disclaimer
Repair Service – Outside the U.S.A.
Non-Warranty Repair Service – U.S.A.
Warranty Repair Service — U.S.A.
WARRANTY
REPAIR AND RETURN
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 ] — x 2
[Conv] [ ÷ ] — Square Root (
√
__
)
[Conv] [ – ] — Sign (+ / –) Toggle
[Conv] [ • ] — Cost Function
"Cost" function allows you to compute a total material cost
given a unit dimension and an entered
Per Unit Cost.
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
and 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 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.
To replace the batteries, use a small Phillip’s head screwdriver (or
you can also use a screwdriver found in eyeglass repair kits) and
unscrew the single screw in the center of the battery door, located
on the back of the calculator (see diagram).
Carefully remove the battery door, remove the
old batteries from the clips and replace
them with two new LR-43 batteries. Make
sure the positive sides (+) are facing up.
Replace the battery door and
re-attach the screw.
Note: Replacement
LR-43 batteries are
available at most discount
or electronics stores.
Or, call Calculated Industries
at 1-800-854-8075.