Victor C5000 User manual

Construction Materials
Calculator (C5000)
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Entering Dimensions. .. 3
Basic Math Functions w/ Dimensions ... 4
Converting Between Dimensions ... 6
Area and Volume Calculations ... 8
Bricks and Blocks Calculations ... 10
Concrete Calculations ... 12
Gravel Calculations ... 13
Board Calculations ... 14
Fencing Calculations ... 15
Lumber Estimations ... 16
Flooring Calculations ... 17
Studs Calculations ... 18
Drywall Sheets ... 19
Tile Calculations ... 20
Paint Estimations ... 22
Cost of Materials ... 23
Default Settings ... 24
Using Memory Function ... 25
Paperless Tape Function .... 26
Error Messages ... 27
Auto Power Off / Battery ... 27
Warranty ... 28
Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children.
Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
Compatible battery type: LR44, 1.5V
Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries,
such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -)
Remove and immediately discard batteries from equipment not used for
an extended period of time.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 150 degrees
Fahrenheit or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting,
leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
• INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns
in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed
or inserted inside any part of the body.
WARNING

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Entering Linear, Square and Cubic Dimensions
LINEAR DIMENSIONS
Example: Enter 6 Feet 4-13/16 Inches.
6Feet 4-13/16Inch
SQUARE AND CUBIC DIMENSIONS
Example: Enter 54 Square Feet. Enter 54 Cubic
54CU Feet
54SQ Feet
0
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
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6
Feet
4
Inch
13/16
5 4
Feet Feet
5 4
Feet Feet Feet

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ADDITION
Example: Add 3 Feet 6 Inches and 4-13/16 Inches.
3Feet 10-13/16Inch
3Feet 6Inch
SUBTRACTION
Example: Subtract 11 Inches from 4 Feet 2 Inches.
3Feet 3Inch
4Feet 2Inch
Basic Math Functions with Dimensions
3
Feet
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
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6+
Inch
4
Inch
13 / 16=
4
Feet
–
2
Inch
1 1
Inch
=
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MULTIPLICATION
Example: Multiply 14 Feet by 5 Feet.
14Feet
70SQ Feet
1 4
Feet
×
5
Feet
=
7Feet 6Inch
3Feet 9Inch
7
DIVISION
Example: Divide 7 Feet 6 Inches by 2.
Feet
6
Inch
÷
2=
PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS
Example: Find 20% of 600 Feet.
60 0
Feet
×2 0
%
120Feet 0Inch
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Converting Between Dimensions
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13Feet
4.333333YD
13Feet
156Inch
3.962M
396.24CM
3962.4MM
1 3
Feet
Conv Yds
Conv Inch
Conv
m
Conv
cm
Conv
mm
Conv Feet
Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the key once.
Conv

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CONVERTING FEET-INCH-FRACTIONS TO DECIMAL FEET OR INCHES
Example: Convert 10 Feet 8-1/2 Inches to Decimal Feet.
Then convert back to Feet-Inch-Fractions. Then to Inch Fractions & Decimal Inch
1 0
Feet
8
Inch
1/2
Conv Feet
Feet
Inch
Inch
10Feet 8-1/2Inch
10.70833Feet
10Feet 8-1/2Inch
128-1/2Inch
128.5Inch
Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the key once.
Note: Use this same method to convert between square and cubic dimensions.
Conv

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SQUARE AREA (x2)
Example: The area of a room with sides measuring 6 Feet 8 Inches
44.44444SQ Feet
Area & Volume Calculations
6
Feet
8
Inch Conv
%
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AREA OF A RECTANGULAR ROOM (LxW)
Example: The area of a room measuring 10 Feet 6 Inches by 17 Feet 11 Inches
10Feet 6Inch
188.125SQ Feet
10
Feet
6
Inch
×
1
Feet Inch
71 1 =

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RECTANGULAR CONTAINERS (LxWxH)
Example: What is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 Feet by
2 Feet 10-5/8 Inches by 2 Feet 2 Inches?
3Feet
2Feet 10-5/8Inch
18.75521 CU Feet*
3
Feet
×
2
Feet
1 0
Inch
5 / 8 ×
2
Feet
2
Inch
=
1. Find volume in Cubic Feet:
2. Convert to Cubic Yards
Conv Yds
0.694637CU YD
*If “Volume Display Format” Preference Setting is set to Cubic Yards or Cubic Meters, result will display accordingly.

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Number of Bricks or Blocks for a Wall
Example: A client needs a wall built that is 20 feet long by 8 feet high. How many
face and paver bricks are required for this? What if you are using concrete blocks?
Add a 5% waste allowance to nd how many you will need for the project.
Bricks and Blocks Calculations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
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160SQ Feet
FACE 1097.14
PAVR 720.00
1. Find the number of bricks required to build the wall:
Feet
×8
Feet
=
Conv
Concrete (Brick)
Concrete
2 0

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160SQ Feet
BLKS 180.00
B-AR 128SQ Inch
2. Find the number of blocks required (and check block size):
Feet
×8
Feet
=
Block
Block (Block Size)
STORED
3. Add a 5% waste allowance:
160SQ Feet
BLKS 180.00
Feet
×8
Feet
=
Block
+5
%
189
Note: The default block area is 128 square inches. You can store a different value by entering or solving for then
pressing For Example: Reset to the default value by
perfoming a “Clear All” operation ( )
Stor
Block
6
Inch
×16
Stor
Block
Inch
Conv
×
2 0
2 0

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Concrete Calculations
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Number of Bags of Concrete
Example: A client needs a concrete base for a storage shed, with dimensions
measuring 10 Feet by 12.5 Feet and 4 Inches deep. Find the number of concrete
bags required for this project.
1.54321CU YD
BAGS 62.50 (80 Lb)
1 0
Feet
×1 2
.
5
Feet
×
Inch
4=
BAGS 83.33 (60 Lb)
BAGS 125.00 (40 Lb)
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Note: Concrete calculations are only for bags weighing 80, 60, or 40 pounds.The rst bag weight to display is
80 lbs by default, or the last displayed weight value from a previous calculation.

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Gravel Estimations
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Tons of Gravel
Example: How much gravel (in tons) is required to cover a parking lot that is
40 Feet wide by 120 Feet long by 4 Inches deep?
59.25926CU YD
0
Feet
×1 2
Feet
×
Inch
4=
4
WGHT 88.89Ton
Gravel
Gravel
Gravel
1. 5 Ton Per CU YD
VOL 59.25926CU YD
Note: The default value for Tons Per Cubic Yard is 1.5Ton Per CU YD.You can store a different value by entering it and
then pressing . For Example: Reset to the default value by perfoming a
“Clear All” operation ( )
Stor
Gravel
1
.
2
5
Stor
Gravel
Conv
×
0

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Board and Lumber Calculations
Deck: Number of Boards
Example: Find the number of boards required to build an 8 Feet by 12 Feet deck
using boards of different lengths.
Feet
×1 2
Feet
=
8
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
96SQ Feet
BDS 17. (12 Ft)
BDS 21. (10 Ft)
BDS 26. (8 Ft)
BDS 11. (20 Ft)
BDS 12. (18 Ft)
BDS 13. (16 Ft)
BDS 15. (14 Ft)
BDoc 5-11/16Inch
STORED
Note:You can store a custom board center by entering or solving for the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default value of 5-11/16 inch.
5
Stor
Conv
×
Inch
Deck
Deck
Stor
Deck

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Fence Boards, Posts, and Rails
Example: A client needs a fence for their garden. The total length of the fence is
46 Feet. Find the number of fence boards, posts, and rails required.
Feet
4
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
46Feet
BDS 98.
POST 7.
2-RL 12.
3-RL 18.
P-oc 8Feet 0Inch
BDoc 5-11/16Inch
STORED
STORED
Note: The default value for Post On-center is 8 ft. To change this number, enter a new value then press
For Example: Reset to the default value by perfoming a “Clear All” operation ( )
Stor
Conv
×
Feet
Fence
Stor
Fence
6
5

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Board Feet: Lumber Estimation
Board feet are automatically entered in the Inch x Inch x Feet sequence.
Alternatively, you can enter a cubic value and convert to board feet.
Example: Calculate board feet for a board that is 2 Inches by 4 Inches by 12 Feet.
BDFT 8.
2×4×1
BdFt
Example: Convert 120 cubic feet to board feet.
120CU FEET
1
BdFt
0
Feet Feet Feet
BDFT 1440.
2
2

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Flooring Calculations
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Length of Flooring
Example:You are replacing the oor for a room that measures 12 Feet 6 Inches
by 18 Feet in area. Find the length of ooring planks required.
1 2
Feet
6
Inch
×1
Feet
=
225.SQ FEET
8
LNTH 18.75FEET (12 Ft)
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
LNTH 17.31FEET (13 Ft)
LNTH 15.00FEET (15 Ft)
LNTH 37.50FEET (6 Ft)

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Studs Calculations
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Studs Quantity
Example: A customer is dividing their basement into two separate rooms with a
wall measuring 12 Feet 6 Inches. How many 16 Inch On-center studs would be
required for this project?
1
Feet
6
Inch
Studs
12FEET 6INCH
STUD 11.*
The default Stud On-center is 16 Inches. To store a different number, enter the new value then press
For Example: Reset to the default value by perfoming a “Clear All” ( )
Stor
Conv
×
Stor
*Note: 1 stud is automatically added for the end of the wall.
Studs
Studs
Inch
2
2
1

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Drywall Sheets
Drywall Sheets Quantity
Example:You are making a room measuring 8 Feet tall with oor dimensions of
12 Feet by 18 Feet. Calculate for drywall sheet sizes measuring 4x8, 4x9, 4x10,
and 4x12 to nd how many you would need for which size you choose to work with.
1 2
Feet
480.SQ FEET
4X8 15.00
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
4X9 13.33
4X10 12.00
4X12 10.00
+
1
Feet
1 2
Feet
+
+1
Feet
×
Feet
8=
Conv
(Sheets)
Flooring 480.SQ FEET
8
8

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Tile Calculations
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Number of Tiles, Preset Sizes
Example: How many 18 Inch tiles (with a 10% waste allowance) are required to
cover a oor measuring 12 Feet by 16 Feet? Assume a grout width of 1/8 Inch.
1 / 8
Stor
Tile (Grout Width) GRT 0-1/8Inch
STORED
192.SQ FEET
TILE 92.58 (18 in)
211.2SQ FEET
Continuous presses of displays the number of Tiles for the following sizes:
18” ; 16” ; 13” ; 12” ; 10” ; 8” ; 6” ; 4” ; 2” ; 1” ; 24”
Tile
1 2
Feet
1
Feet
×6=
+1 0
%
Tile