Ariston 60001612 Gas Valve

The Ariston 60001612 is a gas valve supplied as a spare component for Ariston standard water heaters. It sits in the gas train and controls the passage of gas through to the burner, opening and closing in response to the appliance controls so that burner output matches demand. Because it is a moving, gas-carrying component, it is one of the parts most often replaced during a service or repair visit.

• The burner fails to light when there is a call for heat or hot water.
• Ignition is intermittent, with the appliance lighting on some attempts and not others.
• The flame lights but drops out shortly afterwards, before the appliance reaches temperature.
• The appliance does not respond to a demand for hot water, with no burner activity at the valve.
• An engineer finds the valve is not holding or not modulating correctly during a gas pressure check.

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number from the data plate, and compare it against the compatibility information for this part number.
• Check the number stamped or printed on the existing valve to confirm it matches 60001612 before removing anything.
• Have the appliance's installation and service documentation to hand so the correct gas pressures can be set after fitting.
• Check whether any seals, washers or gaskets on the gas train are disturbed during removal and need replacing at the same time.
• This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.