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It is important that the safety stands are placed the correct way up as they will not fit correctly upside-down. Each
stand is clearly labelled to show the correct orientation. Every car is supplied with three safety stands, two for the
front and one larger one for the rear as shown in figure 3.3.
Lowering The Car
First, the air jacks need to be re-engaged. This is done by connecting the air lance to the fitting, and once connected,
opening the valve. Next, remove the safety stands from underneath the car to allow it to be lowered. Once the
safety stands (and mechanics) are clear of the car, it can be gently lowered to the ground by controlling the amount
of air released with the blue handle on the cars air fitting.
To lower the car to the ground quickly during a pit stop, safety stands should not have been used. Therefore, the
blue handle can be pulled, to fully release the air, rapidly dropping the car back on the ground. It is important that
everything is out of the way before lowering the car; it is prudent to shout “Going Down” for example before
lowering the car to make people aware it will be lowered.
Leave the blue valve open when the car is out on track to ensure the system cannot pressurise and cause the air
jacks, or car, to be damaged on track.
Once all three safety stands are in place the jacks can
be retracted by releasing the air. Gently pulling back
on the blue handle pictured in figure 3.4 will release
the air pressure.
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