Hearthstone Homestead, metal plate?

[Doctuh]

I have a hearthstone homestead 6-inch legs freestanding model. It came with a metal plate above the bottom heat shield, under the ash pan, attached to the unit via a metal lanyard. I have no idea the purpose of this plate. Anyone know what it is for?

 

[lazeedan]

I believe your talking about the ID plate the has all the info for your stove.

 

[Doctuh]

Exactly what it is. A whole world of difference when you flip the thing over.

 

[edthedawg]

Y'know i should look back at mine - I just assumed it was there to use as a blocker for the air intake in an emergency. Makes total sense now

 

[ddown]

Serial # Epa Certification like the tags on furniture "do not remove under Penalty of Law"

 

[Doctuh]

You thought they would mention it in the manual or something. If you get it face down it looks just like some sort of ash management device or extra heatshield.