Oven Whip / Factory Tape

[TwistLock]

On wall oven whips there’s often some factory black cloth tape wrapped at the end of the FMC & onto the wires.
I’ve always removed the tape and installed a screw in flex conn. But I've also seen it where tape was left in place and they used a clamp on FMC conn over the tape.
What’s the correct ‘etiquette’ here?

 

[LarryFine]

I leave the tape and use a squeeze connector.

 

[James L]

I leave the tape so I don't change anything that was done at the factory.

Then either a set screw or squeeze connector will work

 

[marmathsen]

I never even thought of leaving the tape

Rob G - Seattle

 

[letgomywago]

I leave the tape and use a squeeze connector.

Same

 

[fishin' electrician]

I'd leave the tape if there wasn't so much that it prevents the flex from being bonded.

 

[infinity]

Anyone have a photo of this tape?

 

[LarryFine]

Anyone have a photo of this tape?

 

[TwistLock]

As long as there's no choke effect then 'stock' it is, but I can't stand not knowing how someone cut the flex under that tape if I'm responsible.
I wonder if it's their idea of a strain relief so installers don't accidentally tug on factory terminal connections?

 

[curt swartz]

I cut the tape and use a "Jake" connector. Never been a fan of the squeeze connectors for smaller flex.

 

[falconewk]

I figured it had to something with the wires not getting pulled back into the appliance during shipping. I pull the tape and use a screw in connector.